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 (Ignore the frictional force due to air resistance).

Answer 1

Answer:

gravitational force and mechanical force

Answer 2

Gravitational force and mechanical force

Explanation:

The gravitational force is a force that attracts any two objects with mass. The Earth attracts any object in the atmosphere towards the Earth surface due to the gravitational force of the Earth on that object. This gravitational force will tend to pull the rocket back towards the Earth's surface.

A force that involves contact with another object and which produces a change in state of rest or motion is called mechanical force. The Rocket's engine will create a mechanical force which will tend to move the rocket upwards, away from the Earth's surface.