A rocket has been fired upwards, to launch a satellite in its orbit. Name the two forces acting on the rocket immediately after leaving the launching pad.


The two forces acting on rocket are:

1. Force due to gravity - It acts vertically downward and pulls the rocket towards the earth.
2. Force of friction due to the atmosphere - It opposes the motion of the rocket.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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