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How does Newton's third law of motion explain the properties of a rocket's propulsion system in outer space?

Answer 1

Renee Reyes

Newton’s third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In a rocket’s propulsion system, the expulsion of gas out of the rocket’s engine creates a force in the opposite direction, propelling the rocket forward. This principle operates effectively in the vacuum of outer space, where there is no atmospheric resistance.