How Do Rockets Demonstrate Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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Rockets exemplify Newton's Third Law of Motion through their propulsion mechanism, where the expulsion of exhaust gases generates an equal and opposite reaction that propels the rocket forward. This law applies universally to all physical objects, but rockets are designed specifically to demonstrate it clearly. The force exerted by the rocket on the exhaust gas results in the gas pushing back on the rocket, facilitating its movement. The discussion highlights that while all objects obey this law, rockets make its effects more apparent due to their engineering. Understanding this principle is crucial for comprehending rocket dynamics and motion.
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Why do rockets behave so well in accordance to Newtons third law
 
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Can you be more specific? What do you mean by, "behave so well in accordance"?
 
There is nothing special about rockets; all physical things behave in equal accordance to Newtons third law. However, rockets were specifically built around that law, so it appears more obvious with them.
 
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Why do rockets behave so well in accordance to Newtons third law

Because Newton's third law is right! Everything, not just rockets, obey Newton's third law.
 
i think he's asking more about how Newtons third law is displayed by a rocket...Newtons third law states every action has an equal and opposite reaction...so the the force of the exhaust gas from the rocket helps push the rocket forward. rocket pushes on exhaust gas, exhaust gas pushes on rocket lol...if that's what u were asking for...?
 

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