Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Newton's Third Law - Conceptual Questions - Page 185: 3

Answer

In the rocket, exhaust gases are pushed in the downward direction. From newtons third law, the gases push the rocket in the upward direction. Thus the rocket takes off.

Work Step by Step

In the rocket, exhaust gases are pushed in the downward direction. From newtons third law, the gases push the rocket in the upward direction. Thus the rocket takes off.
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