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Using Newton's Second Law, explain how a rocket can have an increase in acceleration over time. |
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Answer» As the fuel reacts and its COMBUSTION products are ejected from the rocket, the mass of the rocket decreases. This lower mass means that the rocket starts to accelerate more quickly. Thrust is CAREFULLY reduced during LAUNCHES for ROCKETS carrying ASTRONAUTS to protect them from this increasing acceleration. |
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