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Message Subject Rockets need an atmosphere to propel
Poster Handle Balance242
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OP, expanding gasses exert force against the inside of the rocket engine thereby forcing the ship to move in the opposite direction. This is a very simple concept.

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
 Quoting: DeplorableOldMan


Then why no opposite force on the scale? Gas expanded out of the pipe but no reaction
 
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