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will a rocket launching from a space platform have a greater acceleration than an identical rocket firing from free space? multiple choice need more information to answer this question. yes, the platform pushes back on the rocket. no, the forces are between the rocket and the exhaust gases. yes, the one on the platform provides something to push against.
Rocket propulsion is based on Newton's third - law. The force that propels the rocket comes from the expulsion of exhaust gases. Whether it's on a space platform or in free - space, the main interaction is between the rocket and the exhaust gases it expels. The space platform does not contribute an additional force for propulsion as the rocket's thrust is generated internally by the high - speed ejection of exhaust gases.
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C. No, the forces are between the rocket and the exhaust gases