Question

How can Newton's third law describe the forces affecting a rocket as it

descends to Earth's surface?

Answer 1

His third law states that for every action (force) in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction. In re-action, a thrusting force is produced on the engine mount. The thrust accelerates the rocket as described by Newton's second law of motion.

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Answer 2

The force the rocket exerts on the air is in the direction opposite to

the force that the air exerts on the rocket.

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