Forces acting on rocket at exact moment of liftoff

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At the moment of liftoff, a rocket experiences four primary forces: thrust, drag, lift, and gravitational force (weight). Thrust is generated by the rocket's engines, propelling it upward. Drag opposes the motion, acting against the rocket's ascent. Lift is minimal at this stage, as the rocket is primarily overcoming gravity. Understanding these forces is crucial for analyzing rocket dynamics during launch.
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What are all the forces acting on a rocket at the exact moment the engines first begin to work?
 
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bballvas said:
What are all the forces acting on a rocket at the exact moment the engines first begin to work?
Can you start by naming the forces that you know about?

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the four forces acting on the rocket at the time of lift off are
lift
drag
thrust
and its own weight( gravitational force)
 

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