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Rockets stay in the air so long as they are burning enough fuel to overcome the acceleration of gravity. Let me explain. For something to leave the surface of a planet, in our case that planet would be the Earth, it must overcome gravity. Gravity on the earth has a constant acceleration about 9.8 m/s that points toward the center of mass of the earth, which is somewhere near it's core. Now to overcome that force a rocket must have an anti-parallel acceleration that is greater than that of gravity. A rocket achieves the necessary acceleration by burning fuel that provides propulsion. So long as the rocket is burning enough fuel to keep it's acceleration above that of gravity it will stay in the air.
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Do rockets work better in space or in air?
Rockets work better in space than in air. In space, rockets don't have to overcome the resistance caused by air, allowing them to achieve higher speeds and more efficient propulsion. In contrast, in the Earth's atmosphere, rockets have to fight against air resistance which hinders their performance.
Why don't rockets have wings?
Rockets don't have wings because they rely on thrust generated by engines to propel them through the air and into space. Unlike airplanes, rockets travel vertically and do not require lift from wings to stay airborne. Instead, they use fins and control surfaces to stabilize their flight.
How do paper rockets work?
Paper rockets work by harnessing the force of compressed air inside the rocket. When air is pumped into the rocket, pressure builds up inside until it is released through a small opening, propelling the rocket forward in the opposite direction. The streamlined shape of the rocket helps reduce air resistance and increase the distance it can travel.
How does a hot air balloon stay up?
A hot air balloon stays up because hot air is less dense than cold air. When the air inside the balloon is heated by the burner, it becomes lighter and causes the balloon to float upwards. By controlling the temperature inside the balloon, the pilot can control the altitude.
What do you think makes balloon stay up?
balloon stay up because of the air inside it. to make the balloon stay up the air should be light. inside the balloons you can find the air we called helium. helium is a light air that makes the balloon stay up. that's why if you blow the balloon it wont float because the air that comes from your mouth is not helium but carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide is heavier compared to helium so it wont float.
Why don't rockets need air to stay up?
This is a bit of a silly question. Rockets create thrust which a force which keeps up. They are not dependant on air to stay u
Do rockets work better in space or in air?
Rockets work better in space than in air. In space, rockets don't have to overcome the resistance caused by air, allowing them to achieve higher speeds and more efficient propulsion. In contrast, in the Earth's atmosphere, rockets have to fight against air resistance which hinders their performance.
What is the difference between water rockets and modern rockets?
Water rockets use water and air modern rockets use thrust and oxygen.
What do model rockets do in the air?
explode
Types of rockets animals go to outer space in?
my answer is air rockets because birds go in there
How are air planes and rockets different?
i do not now
What is mean by air breathers?
Air breathers are engines that breath air as opposed to rockets which do not.
Why are planes and rockets pointed in shape?
To have less air resistance (in the case of rockets, while they are still in the atmosphere).
How long can jets stay in the air before they run out of fuel?
Jets stay up in the air because they feel like it!!! hohohohoh
What is the force that enablesplanes to stay in the air?
air pressure. low pressure above wing high pressure below caused by shape of wing if air was thinner (no oxygen in atmosphere) planes would need rockets on them instead of jet engines
What do rockets need to travel into space?
air and water
Can rockets be launched in vacuum?
Yes. Rockets have both a fuel and an oxidizing agent, so they don't need air.
