A rocket blasts off. In 10.0 seconds it is at 10,000 ft, traveling at 3600 mph. Assuming the direction is up, calculate the acceleration. (Hint: the rocket is not under constant acceleration).

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mrnood · Answer

Given that it tells you that it is NOT constant acceleration, then asks you to calculate 'the acceleration' I think this question is unanswerable.

You need some clue as to the acceleration profile, even if the question really means 'find the instantaneous acceleration at the point given...

mrnood · Answer

have you posted the question as given in full?