A Rocket Becomes Progressively Easier to Accelerate as It Travels

question 37

Multiple Choice

A rocket becomes progressively easier to accelerate as it travels upward from the ground mainly because

• A)gravity becomes weaker with increased distance.
• B)the applied force on the rocket increases as burning of fuel progresses.
• C)the mass of the rocket decreases as fuel is burned.

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