Exploring space flashcard

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What is the force that propels a rocket forward?

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Thrust

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In what year did humans first land on the moon?

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1969

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What is the term for the force of gases shooting out the back of a rocket?

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Action force

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What must a spacecraft reach to fly beyond a planet's gravitational pull?

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Escape velocity

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Who was the first American to orbit the Earth?

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Alan Shepard

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What is the opposite force to thrust in rocket propulsion?

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Drag

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What is the primary purpose of a rocket's fuel?

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To provide energy for thrust

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What is the term for the speed needed to break free from a planet's gravitational influence?

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Escape velocity

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What is the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?

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It was the first mission to land humans on the moon.

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What principle explains how rockets move in space?

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Newton's Third Law of Motion

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