Net force to a rocket

Classical Mechanics Level 1

A \( 500 \text{-kg} \) rocket is to be accelerated from rest to \( 1600 \text{ km/h} \) at a constant rate in \( 1.8 \) seconds. What is the approximate magnitude of the required net force?

Assume the loss of fuel makes a negligible change to the mass of the rocket.

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