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a rocket moves when gasses expell from the back causing the rocket to move in the opposite direction a rocket moves when gasses expell from the back causing the rocket to move in the opposite direction

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Why do rockets have potential energy?

Rockets have potential energy because they store chemical energy in their fuel, which is converted into kinetic energy as the rocket propels forward. As the fuel is burned and expelled out of the rocket, it pushes against the ground or atmosphere, causing the rocket to move and lift off the ground.


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.


Which statements describes a difference between the mechanics of airplane flight and rocket flight?

rockets need only upward thrust as a force for flight


How does newtons third law apply to rockets?

The third law, for every action there is an opposite and equal re-action applies because the action is the water coming out the bottom and the re-action is the rocket going up.


What do airplanes and rockets have in common?

Airplanes and rockets are both vehicles designed for travel through the air/space. They both use propulsion systems to generate thrust for movement and wings/fins for stabilization and control. Both airplanes and rockets rely on aerodynamics principles for lift and propulsion.

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How do rockets move in space?

Rockets move in space by expelling gas at high speeds through their engines. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So when the rocket expels gas in one direction, it propels itself in the opposite direction.


How many ways can a rocket move?

Rockets move 4 different ways. Left, Right, Up, and Down


Where are the two rockets talking on mt ember?

thay move later in the game


How did the space shuttle try to move in space?

The shuttle moved by the use of thruster rockets.


How do you move the guy in front of the dotted cave?

Beat all the rockets in Island four's Icefall cave


How do spacecraft move?

They use big fuel powered rockets that generate a huge amount of thrust to propel them.


When was Rockets - Rockets album - created?

Rockets - Rockets album - was created in 1976.


How do you get the rocket guy to move in saffron city at the gym in Pokemon red version?

clear out the rockets in celadon city


Why do rockets have potential energy?

Rockets have potential energy because they store chemical energy in their fuel, which is converted into kinetic energy as the rocket propels forward. As the fuel is burned and expelled out of the rocket, it pushes against the ground or atmosphere, causing the rocket to move and lift off the ground.


How do you drive the hydra on gta sa xbox 360?

Press Y to get in then press A to hover and move R3 to move then to go forward fast move L3 forward to fire rockets press B.


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