Question

when a rocket travels through deep space, newtons third law of motion can be used to predict its motion. which of the following supports the evidence of newtons third law as shown? a action and reaction forces occur at different times. b the force of the exhaust gases on the rocket is larger than the force of the rocket on the exhaust gases. c the force of the exhaust gases on the rocket is equal to the force of the rocket on the exhaust gases. d the force of the exhaust gases on the rocket is less than the force of the rocket on the exhaust gases.

Explanation:

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the case of a rocket, the exhaust gases exert a force on the rocket (action), and the rocket exerts an equal and opposite force on the exhaust gases (reaction).

Answer:

C. The force of the exhaust gases on the rocket is equal to the force of the rocket on the exhaust gases.