Taking off by rocket can be explained by:
Correct answer: B. 2nd law of motion
- A. 1st law of motion
- B. 2nd law of motion
- C. Law of conservation of momentum
- D. Law of conservation of energy
Explanation
The second law of motion, formulated by Newton, explains the relationship between an object's force, mass, and acceleration. In the case of a rocket taking off, it follows this law: the force exerted by the rocket's engines propels it upward (action), resulting in the rocket's acceleration (reaction) in the opposite direction. This law precisely describes the dynamics involved in a rocket's propulsion.
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