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Question
Taking off rocket can be explained by __________________?
A
1st law of motion
B
2nd law of motion
C
Law of conservation of momentum
✓ Official correct answer
D
law of conservation of energy
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A
1st law of motion
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B
2nd law of motion
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C
Law of conservation of momentum
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D
law of conservation of energy
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Explanation
A rocket takes off by expelling exhaust gases downward; the law of conservation of momentum requires the rocket to gain equal and opposite momentum, propelling it upward.
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