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This is a rewording of the "nothing to push against" argument. The answer is that the "push" occurs on the rocket itself. The exhaust goes out the back, and because of Newton's Third Law, the rocket must then more forward.

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Can a rocket move the moon?

inposible. no.


What happens when you jump out of a rocket in space?

If you were to jump out of a rocket in space, you would continue moving in the same direction and at the same velocity as the rocket due to inertia. Without any external forces acting on you, you would float alongside the rocket in the vacuum of space.


Why can a rocket produce more thrust in the vacuum of space than on earth?

A rocket can produce more thrust in the vacuum of space because there is no air resistance to counteract its propulsion. On Earth, the atmosphere creates drag that limits the effectiveness of the rocket's thrust. In space, without this resistance, the rocket can achieve maximum efficiency in pushing against its exhaust gases to propel forward.


How does a space shuttle maneuver in the exosphere?

In the exosphere, a space shuttle uses thrusters to maneuver by controlling its attitude and orientation. These thrusters help adjust the spacecraft's position without relying on air or other external forces. The shuttle can change its trajectory by firing specific thrusters to push against the vacuum of space.


Does an action force make a rocket move?

It is not the action but the reaction force that makes a rocket lift up. The action force is the force released when the rocket fuel burns. This action force acts on the surface/ground and according to Newton's Third Law [For each and every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction], a reaction force acts towards the rocket hence giving it a lift.

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How does a rocket provide power?

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On which principle of conservation does rocket works?

Rockets work based on the principle of conservation of momentum. By expelling high-speed exhaust gases in one direction, a rocket generates an equal and opposite force that propels it in the opposite direction. This action results in a net change in momentum and allows the rocket to move forward in the vacuum of space.


Can a rocket move the moon?

inposible. no.


What force propels a rocket when it is in a vacuum?

In a vacuum, a rocket is propelled by the force generated from the expulsion of mass through the rocket engine's nozzle. This action is governed by Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the rocket expels mass at high velocity, it experiences a reactive force in the opposite direction, propelling it forward.


Why do the gases and waste products move backwards out of rockets?

Well its the only place they can move. It also helps to move the rocket upwards or wherever the rocket is going. This is the basic principle of Rocket. Rocket is propelled and move forward because of the pressure difference between the combustion chamber and the atmosphere and the coresponding raction force.. Pressure is created by burning fuel inside the chamber. Since there is only one opening in the rocket the gases move on the reverse direction of the rocket movement. ( the backward direction)


What force does a rocket have to overcome to move skyward?

A rocket has to overcome the force of gravity in order to move skyward. This force pulls the rocket downward and needs to be overcome by the thrust generated by the rocket's engines in order to achieve lift-off.


What is true of rocket flight but not airplane flight?

It has the ability to create lift in a vacuum -apex


What is true of a rocket flight but not airplane flight?

It has the ability to create lift in a vacuum -apex


Which of these statements is true of rocket flight but not airplane flight?

It has the ability to create lift in a vacuum.


In Robert Goddard's time what did people mistakenly believe was necessary for a rocket to work?

They believed that a rocket needed air to push against. Robert Goddard tested a rocket in a vacuum and proved them wrong.


Do sound waves move in a vacuum?

No.