Rocket works on the principle of conservation of_________.

mass

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energy

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momentum

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velocity

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Solution

The correct option is C momentum
Since there is no external force on the rocket. The force with which the rocket gives out the fuel, the fuel applies the same force to the rocket (action-reaction pair). Hence option C is correct.

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