Question

when a rocket expels gases downward, the gases exert an equal and opposite force on the rocket, pushing it upward. this is an example of. the law of universal gravitation newtons third law newtons first law newtons second law

Explanation:

Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a rocket expels gases downward (action), the gases exert an equal and opposite force on the rocket, pushing it upward (reaction).

Answer:

B. Newton's Third Law