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Question 7:
Rocket works on the principle of conservation of

A
mass

B
energy

C
momentum

D
velocity

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Answer: Rocket works on the conservation of momentum. In a rocket, the fuel burns and produces gas at high temperature. These gases are ejected out of the rocket from a nozzle at the backside of the rocket. The ejecting gas exerts a forward force on the rocket which helps in accelerating.
Though the mass of gases escaping per second is very small and their momentum is very large due to their tremendous velocity of escape. An equal and opposite momentum is imparted to the rocket which despite its large mass builds up a high velocity.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.
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Question Text
Question 7:
Rocket works on the principle of conservation of
Updated OnMar 30, 2023
TopicForce and Laws of Motion
SubjectScience
ClassClass 9
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 4
Upvotes399
Avg. Video Duration10 min