A 958-N rocket is coming in for a vertical landing. It starts with a downward speed of 25 m/s and must reduce its speed to 0 m/s

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A 958-N rocket is coming in for a vertical landing. It starts with a downward speed of 25 m/s and must reduce its speed to 0 m/s in 8.0 s for the final landing. 
(a) During this landing maneuver, what must be the thrust due to the rocket's engines? 
(b) What must be the direction of the engine thrust force?

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