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Book 2B Unit 11
Section 11.7
Space flight (p. 197)

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Directions: Questions 1 and 2 refer to the information below.

A rocket is launched as shown. Forces P, Q and R are three forces involved.

P: weight

Q: pushing force on rocket

R: pushing force on gases

1 Which of the following is/are action-and-reaction pair(s)?

(1) P and Q
(2) P and R
(3) Q and R
A (1) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1) and (3) only

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2 The rocket is moving upwards and its speed is increasing. Which of the following
relationships is/are correct?
(1) Q = R
(2) Q < P
(3) Q > P
A (2) only
B (3) only
C (1) and (2) only
D (1) and (3) only

3 Which of the following is/are used to reduce the air resistance acting on a rocket
or a spacecraft?
(1) Making the rocket in a streamlined shape
(2) Having a metallic heat shield at the base of the spacecraft
(3) Opening a parachute before landing
A (1) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Answers
1 B
2 D
3 A

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