College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 4 - Force and Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 133: 11

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

This does not violate Newton's second law. Since the thruster's job is to power the rocket, fuel is being lost from the rocket. This causes a change in mass. Also, the force of gravity becomes weaker the farther the rocket goes.
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