What are rockets pushing against in space? 649 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.86K July 2, 2021 0 Comments In order to move, you have to apply an equal force to something else, right? So how can rockets move in space where there are no particles? In: Physics 15 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 2, 2021 0 Comments The ignited gases in a rocket engine ARE pushing against something else. That something is the rocket. Gasses are expelled in one direction, the rocket goes in the other. Balanced, as all things should be…. You don’t need any “additional particles”. You are viewing 1 out of 15 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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