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Rocket thrust in space is explained using Newton’s third law, and useful practical equations are derived using the ideas of impulse and momentum. Thermodynamics and an understanding of the temperatures and pressures of gases, as well as fluid dynamics, are required for a complete understanding of how rockets operate.
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