A rocket pushes gas backwards and the gas pushes the rocket forwards. Which law describes this?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Newton's third law
- Step 1: The gas and the rocket exert forces on each other. Step 2. These forces are equal in size and opposite in direction. Answer: Newton's third law. Why not the others: The other laws describe inertia, the force-acceleration link and springs.
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