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How is a rocket propelled into space?
Newton's Third Law of Motion is explained using the launch of a rocket as an example. The thrust force of a rocket is produced by the ejection of hot gas by the rocket motor. The rocket motor pushes on the gases and in turn, the gases push against the rocket in the opposite direction. This propels the rocket upwards.
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