On which of the following principles does a rocket in space work?

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  1. Principle of Conservation of Mass
  2. Principle of Conservation of Speed
  3. Principle of Conservation of Momentum
  4. Principle of Conservation of Energy

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Option 3 : Principle of Conservation of Momentum
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Concept:

  • Momentum: The product of mass and velocity is called momentum or linear momentum.
    • It is denoted by P and unit is kg⋅ m/s
    • Momentum (P) = Mass (m) × velocity (V)
  • Conservation of linear momentum: When there is no net external force on a system, then the total linear momentum of the system remains constant. This is called the conservation of linear momentum.

Explanation:

In the case of a rocket, we will take the rocket and its fuel as a system. There is no net force on this system, so the total momentum will be conserved.

  • Thus the rockets work on the law of conservation of linear momentum is correct.
  • The increased forward momentum of the rocket is equal but opposite in sign to the momentum of the ejected exhaust gases.
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