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:

The forces that act when a rocket leaves launching pad are as follows:

(i) Gravitational force of the earth (downward)

(ii) Frictional force of air (in opposite direction)

Answer 2

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The two forces acting on the rocket immediately after leaving the launching pad are gravitational force and frictional force. The gravitational force acts downwards towards the earth and frictional force acts due to surrounding air.