Rockets are used to small adjustments in speed of satellites

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Small rockets are used to make small adjustments in the speed of satellites. One such rocket has a thrust of 53 N. If it is fired to change the velocity of a(n) 66000 kg space craft by 99 cm/s, how long should it be fired? Answer in units of s.

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