Physics question A spacecraft descends vertically near the surface of Planet X. An upward thrust of 25.0kN from its engines slows it down at a rate of 1.20 m/s^2, but if an upward thrust of only 10.0 kN is applied, it speeds up at rate of .80m/s^2.

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Physics question A spacecraft descends vertically near the surface of Planet X.  An upward thrust of 25.0kN from its engines slows it down at a rate of 1.20 m/s^2, but if an upward thrust of only 10.0 kN is applied, it speeds up at rate of .80m/s^2.

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What is the direction of the acceleration of the spacecraft in the case of 25.0 kN thrust?

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I need to draw a free-body diagram for the spacecraft in the case of 25.0kN thrust.