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The mass of the rocket decreases as fuel burns.

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How does a rocket represent newtons 3rd law of motion?

The Newton's 3rd law of motion states that for every motion there is an equal but opposite reaction. This is what exactly happens when rocket takes off.


What are the forces when a spacecraft takes off?

Thrust is the force that propels a rocket or spacecraft and is measured in pounds, kilograms or Newtons.


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 happens when your airplane takes off from an airstrip on the ground and rises 30000 feet into the sky what happens to the air pressure on the outside of the airplane?

Atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of air above the measurement point. At 30,000 feet in the sky, the air pressure on the outside of the airplane will be much lower than it was nearer the ground.


How does newton's first law realte to rocket movement?

Newton's first law, which dictates that objects will maintain their current states of stillness or motion unless acted upon, affect rockets in two ways.First, it establishes the need to exert a massive force to get a rocket off the ground: not only to simply get moving but also the overcome the force of gravity being exerted on the rocket while on the ground.Second, it explains why rockets do not need so much thrust once they do get into space. According to the first law, as long as the rocket doesn't have to alter its speed or direction, it doesn't need to exert any more force. This is why space-bound vessels are calculated on such careful trajectories--to allow for their natural tendencies of motion to carry them to their destinations.

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What happens to the gases when the rocket takes off?

Gas is thrusted downward out of the rocket, which in turn (because of Newton's third law) pushes the rocket upward. The gas, which has already combusted, mixes with the air


What happens if the lift of a plane becomes greater than the weight?

It takes off


What happens if a person is under a rocket ship taking off?

The current propulsion systems would incinerate anyone that was under the ship when it takes off. THEY WOULD DIE 8(


When does the rocket take off in Pokemon?

In the game, the rocket never takes off '-_- The only reason it exists is because of Decoys


What happens when the space shuttle takes off and moves away fromm earth?

It masses increases and the weight increases


What happens to the first of a multistage rocket?

it is dropped off the rocket and either burns in the atmosphere or lands in the ocean


Why does the weight of a rocket decrease during take off?

During ascent, the rocket burns the fuel in it's tank, which comprises most of it's weight.


How did the rocket burst in which kalpana chawla traveled?

when they were taking off from earth to go to space one tile of rocket get off and when they were coming it takes more force and because of the tile the rocket burst


Does weight on model rockets matter?

Yes it does. The more weight that there is in the rocket, the more energy it takes to lift off. Its the same as if you raised your hand above your head and it's empty. Put a ten pound weight in it and you have to exert more energy to lift it.


How does a rocket represent newtons 3rd law of motion?

The Newton's 3rd law of motion states that for every motion there is an equal but opposite reaction. This is what exactly happens when rocket takes off.


How can heavy objects such as airplanes and spacecrafts travel through the air?

There are four forces that act on an airplane:Thrustwhich works against dragLift which works against weight (the force of gravity)When an airplane's lift is higher than its weight, it can climb and take off. If an airplane's lift can not overcome its weight, it will fall from the sky or not take off at all.In the case of a spacecraft, if it is being launched with the aid of a rocket, the force of the rocket engines will propel the rocket into space. The propulsion force of the launching vehicle will have to be stronger than its weight in order for it to lift off. If the rocket engine(s) fail or are not generating enough force the rocket will fall or not lift off at all.


Why do the exhaust gases of a rocket exert a huge amount of force?

Gas is one of the states of matter. Matter has weight and takes up space. When rocket propellants are burned or oxidized, they give off expanding gases. Since gas is matter the expanding gases exert force.