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By using rocket motors to apply an upward force to their ship that is

greater than the downward force of gravity.

Exactly what you do with your leg muscles when you want to propel

your own mass up a flight of stairs against the force of gravity.

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When leaving earth how do you overcome gravity?

To overcome gravity when leaving Earth, a spacecraft must reach a high enough speed to break free from Earth's gravitational pull. This is achieved by launching the spacecraft at a high velocity using powerful rockets. Once the spacecraft reaches escape velocity, it can overcome Earth's gravity and continue its journey into space.


How do you beat gravity on Earth?

To overcome gravity, you must reach "Escape Velocity" to overcome gravity and escape a planet's orbit.


What does a spacecraft need to overcome?

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Would a rocket leaving the moon surface require as great a speed or force as one leaving the earth surface?

No, a rocket leaving the moon's surface would not require as great a speed or force as one leaving the Earth's surface. This is because the moon has lower gravity than Earth, so the escape velocity required to overcome gravity and leave the moon is lower than that required to leave Earth.


How can you overcome gravity by leaving earth?

To overcome gravity and leave Earth, you need to achieve escape velocity. This is the speed at which an object must travel to break free from a planet's gravitational pull without any further propulsion. Once you reach escape velocity, you can travel away from Earth and venture into space.


How much is the fuel consumption of a rocket to overcome the gravity of earth?

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What is the action of the spacecraft leaving the earth called?

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Why do rockets use thrust?

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How do astronauts overcome gravity in space?

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What are the effects of leaving earth?

Leaving Earth can have physical effects on the body due to changes in gravity and radiation exposure. It can also have psychological effects such as feelings of isolation and homesickness. Additionally, leaving Earth can have social effects as individuals adapt to new environments and interactions with others.


What is the name for the speed a rocket must reach to escape the earth's gravity?

Escape velocity is the speed that a rocket must reach to break free from Earth's gravity and enter space. It is the minimum velocity required for an object to overcome the pull of Earth's gravity.


Why are you not affected by the earth's rotation?

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