The forces acting are unbalanced. The rocket launch is a very good example to look at when considering Newton's First and Second Laws. When preparing for launch, the rocket is stationary.
It can potentially change the way we approach space exploration and even redefine the laws of physics as we currently know them! Propellant-less Rockets ... This defies Newton’s third law ...
Students could plan an investigation into the effects of launching rockets from a moving or rotating launch site. This clip will be relevant for teaching KS3 and GCSE Physics. This topic appears ...