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when a rocket is launched in the space to launch a satellite on its orbit, which two forces acts on it when it is just released?

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The forces that act on the space craft when it is just launched are :
  • The gravitational force downwards due to the mass of he space craft.
  • The lift force which is generated due to the expulsion of gases from the back of the aircraft.
  • The force of friction in the direction opposite to the motion of the aircraft.
  • The force due the air particles that come and strike the aircraft when it is moving upwards.

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