What are rockets pushing against in space? 637 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.58K 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 force isn’t applied to something. Force is applied in a direction. You’re applying a force in one direction (the rocket engines), so there must be an opposite reaction. The opposite action is the rocket moving forward. You are viewing 1 out of 15 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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