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2007-03-14 01:14:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics Astronomy & Space

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Pushing fuel out will provide a little push, but igniting it will release the energy in the fuel and provide a much bigger push!

2007-03-14 01:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle C 4 · 0 0

It's the same as if you threw a bowling ball while standing on a skateboard. You'd move backwards. The rocket throws hot gas.

2007-03-14 17:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0 0

pushing fule out of the rocket at high speed forces the rocket in the opposite direction!!!!

2007-03-14 08:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Bones 3 · 0 0

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