Physics Class 9

Rocket propulsion

How does a rocket move in space where there's nothing to push against?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

Rockets eject gases backward at high speed; gases exert an equal and opposite forward force — Newton's third law. No atmosphere needed!

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