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The chemicals in the rocket take in the oxygen from the air behind the rocket and then explode in all directions. As there is less oxygen behind the rocket the thrust goes in that direction more and forces the rocket forwards.
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Why do rockets have potential energy?
Rockets in flight have kinetic energy. Rockets with remaining fuel have chemical energy. Rockets still able to fall back to Earth have potential energy.
Which must be overcome by a rockets thrust?
The payload's weight, and the weight of the rocket itself.
What refers to the efficiency of a rockets engine?
Specific impulse
How a stomp rocket works?
What propels stomp rockets
What are solid rockets?
The correct term is "solid propellant rocket". These are rockets that burn fuel that is not a liquid(or they are NOT liquid fuel rockets). These rockets have a fuel that is poured into the rocket case and turns to a solid. Once ignited, there is no stopping the burn or controlling it.A simple example of this is rocket you shoot on the 4th of July. It burns black powder that has been formed into a cardboard case.Whereas, a liquid fuel rocket can be controlled by varying the amount of fuel that is injected into the rocket motor.
Why are airbags and rockets used in the spacecraft landing sequence?
when landing on a planet (say Mars) the rover will deploy airbages so that when it hits the airbags absorb most of the fall and the rockets are small ones used to navigate the rover during landing.
When was Rockets - Rockets album - created?
Rockets - Rockets album - was created in 1976.
What pro teams play in Houston?
the rockets the rockets the rockets
Where can rockets go?
rockets can go anywhere.space is where rockets can go
What are three main types of rockets that power modern spacecrafts?
The three kinds of rockets are solid fuel rockets, liquid fuel rockets, and ion powered rockets.
What is the verb for navigation?
The verb for navigational is navigate. As in "to navigate a course".
What is the difference between water rockets and modern rockets?
Water rockets use water and air modern rockets use thrust and oxygen.
What is the hypothesis of a rockets?
the hypothesis of rockets is nothing
What restaurant has the word rockets after it?
Johnny Rockets
Do rockets have wheels?
no rockets dont have wheels
Does rockets carry humans?
Many rockets that go into space do carry humans, but, most rockets do not.
Why do rockets take off?
Rockets take off to carry things (called payloads) into space. Do you mean 'how' do rockets take off, or how do rockets work?
