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How does firing gas from a rocket backward accelerate the rocket forward?
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∙ 13y ago
Well, according to Newton's third law of motion, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, so when the gas pushes against the ground, the ground "pushes" back, forcing the rocket upwards.
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∙ 13y ago
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Thrust
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How does nwtons third law explain how a rocket takes off?
Newton's third law is that every action has a reaction that is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. So, for a rocket, the rocket releases force in the backward direction (in the opposite direction it is moving) which enables it to go forward. You can try this at home using a balloon and a string.
What causes a rocket to accelerate?
THRUST
What is a device that is driven forward by a powerful stream of hot gas?
A Rocket
What makes a rocket move forward?
Thrust from the combustion of rocket fuel.
How does a rocket change its speed in space?
A rocket changes its speed in space by expelling high-speed exhaust gases through its engines. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The rocket's engines push the exhaust gases backward, generating thrust and propelling the rocket forward, thus changing its speed.
How does nwtons third law explain how a rocket takes off?
Newton's third law is that every action has a reaction that is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. So, for a rocket, the rocket releases force in the backward direction (in the opposite direction it is moving) which enables it to go forward. You can try this at home using a balloon and a string.
How space rocket in space can be slowed down?
a rocket can be slowed down by firing trusters in the opposite direction however the slower the rocket moves forward the faster it will fall
How do action reaction pairs explain how a rocket lifts off?
Rocket emits particles backward with great force. This means that there is also a force in the other direction, which pushes the rocket forward. Also apparent from conservation of momentum.
How could a toy rocket accelerate after takeoff?
As long as the thrust is more than the weight of the rocket (toy or otherwise) the rocket will accelerate. When the thrust matches the weight, the rocket will cruise. When the thrust is less then the rocket will slow.
What causes a rocket to accelerate?
THRUST
What is a device that is driven forward by a powerful stream of hot gas?
A Rocket
How does a rocket moves forward?
Rockets are propelled forward by thrust generated by the combustion of rocket fuel and controlling the direction of the exhaust.
Action-reaction engines that propel an object forward?
a rocket
What makes a rocket move forward?
Thrust from the combustion of rocket fuel.
What are Rocket Science Facts?
It takes a rocket only 8 minutes to accelerate to a speed of 15,000 miles per hour
After lift off the rocket will?
become ebecome easier to accelerate as it burns up fuel. asier to accelerate as it burns up fuel.
Which law allows a spaceship to accelerate by burning rocket fuel?
first law
