FSRI ALE - Propulsion Theory: The Forces of Propulsion

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
	Take a guess. Why do you think a rocket engine is also called a reaction engine? Because rocket propulsion is governed by Newton's First Law. Because rocket propulsion is governed by Newton's Second Law. Because rocket propulsion is governed by Newton's Third Law. You are correct! The answer is C. It is because of Newton's Third Law: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Continue on to see the explanation. The correct answer is C. It is because of Newton's Third Law: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Continue on to see the explanation.
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