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ok so heres my question
im really confused thanx to people who help

As a rocket moves higher, its path tilts more and more . Eventually its path is parallel to Earth's surface . How will the direction of the accelerating force change?

I really dont get this thanx to people wo help. To me, the answer sounds like the rocket will go around the earth but rockets dont do that only satellites right?

Answer 1

Is force being applied to the rocket, continuously? If not, the force of gravity slows down the rocket. After going parallel to the Earth's surface, it will start falling toward this surface. it will accelerate at 9.8m/s/s. Remember that change in direction can be a part of acceleration.

Answer 2

gravity ?