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A rocket rises into space

The XPQ-38 rocket has a mass of M = 40 tonnes. The engines at its base push upwards with a force F (called "thrust" in rocketry jargon).

In order for the rocket to reach a height H = 3 km within 30 seconds after launch, how large must the thrust be? 

   force        x            y
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           |          |         
           |          |         
           |          |         
           |          |         
           |          |         
           |          |         
           |          |         
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   total   |          |
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                x           y
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   accel   |          |
           |          |
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