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To: JimRed
In space, there’s nothing to push against. Correct me if I’m wrong.

You're wrong. Rocket propellant pushes against the rocket. The rocket pushes against the propellant.

Newton's third law of motion.


49 posted on 04/05/2021 10:53:52 AM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (Dementia Joe is Not My President!)
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To: Bubba_Leroy

Nice summation.


55 posted on 04/05/2021 11:56:31 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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