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cairo
Hey, can someone please help me with this? *restates question* I need 10 principles of physics applied to a space shuttle launch. Thanks!
The principle of inertia states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an external force. In a space shuttle launch, the rocket engines provide the external force needed to overcome the inertia of the shuttle and propel it into motion.
Newton's second law of motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. In a space shuttle launch, the rocket engines provide a force that is greater than the weight of the shuttle, allowing it to accelerate upwards.
Friction plays a critical role in a space shuttle launch. The shuttle must overcome the force of air resistance, which is caused by friction between the shuttle and the Earth's atmosphere. To minimize this friction, the shuttle is designed with a streamlined shape and uses heat-resistant materials to protect it from the intense heat generated by friction during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
The principle of action and reaction, also known as Newton's third law of motion, states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In a space shuttle launch, the rocket engines produce a force that propels the shuttle upwards, while the shuttle exerts an equal and opposite force on the rocket engines, allowing them to continue burning and providing thrust.
Gravity plays a crucial role in a space shuttle launch. The force of gravity pulls the shuttle towards the Earth, causing it to accelerate towards the ground. In order to overcome this force, the shuttle must achieve a certain velocity, known as escape velocity, to break free from the Earth's gravitational pull and enter orbit.