Question

As the hot gas from a space shuttle is released downward, what does this cause to happen?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Upward force on the shuttle

Explanation:

The hot gas from space shuttles released downward causes an upward force on the shuttle and propels it up the more.

• This hot gas is produced from super cooled oxygen and hydrogen tanks within the shuttle.
• The upward force on the shuttle allows the craft to escape the gravitational pull of the earth on the shuttle
• Special level of rapid acceleration must be attained for the shuttle to escape the earth pull.