Question

A rocket has been fired upwards to launch a satellite in its orbit . Name the two forces acting on the rocket immediately after leaving the launching pad ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. friction force
2. gravitational force

Answer 2

Two forces acting on the rocket immediately after leaving the launching pad:

(i) The force of gravity, which pulls the rocket towards the ground.

(ii) The force of friction due to earth's atmosphere, opposing its motion.