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A rocket works on the principle of conservation of ______. |
A. | mass |
B. | linear momentum |
C. | energy |
D. | angular momentum |
Answer» B. linear momentum | |
Explanation: A rocket works by expelling gases from one end at a very high velocity. The escaping gases have a very high speed and this with their mass translates to a very large momentum. |
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