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Rocket forces

Diagram showing the forces acting on a rocket during lift-off.

A rocket has three main forces acting on it during lift-off. The resultant force is the sum of these. The rocket will speed up (or slow down) in the direction of the resultant force.

Rights: The University of Waikato – Te Whare Wananga o Waikato
Published: 30 November 2011Size: 88.34 KB