after 1st stage:
final velocity __ Vf1 = 26.4 * 3.92
final height __ Hf1 = .5 * 26.4 * 3.92^2
after 2nd stage:
final velocity __ Vf2 = (12.3 * 4.48) + Vf1
final height __ Hf2 = (.5 * 12.3 * 4.48^2) + (Vf1 * 4.48) + Hf1
free-fall time is __ 21.2 s - 3.92 s - 4.48 s , or 12.8
H = (-.5 * g * 12.8^2) + (Vf2 * 12.8) + Hf2
A two-stage rocket is launched straight up from rest. It accelerates at 26.4 m/s/s for 3.92 seconds during the first stage. It accelerates at 12.3 m/s/s for 4.48 more seconds during the second stage. After second stage burnout the rocket comes under the influence of gravity only. Determine its height above launch point (in meters) after 21.2 seconds from launch.
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