Can the flight of a rocket be considered projectile motion? Give reasons.
(N/A) No,the flight of a rocket cannot be considered projectile motion.
Projectile motion is defined as the motion of an object under the sole influence of gravity,where the object is given an initial velocity and then allowed to move freely.
$A$ rocket,however,is propelled by the continuous thrust generated by the combustion of its fuel.
Since the rocket is subject to an external force (thrust) throughout its flight,it does not satisfy the condition of moving solely under the influence of gravity.
Projectile motion is defined as the motion of an object under the sole influence of gravity,where the object is given an initial velocity and then allowed to move freely.
$A$ rocket,however,is propelled by the continuous thrust generated by the combustion of its fuel.
Since the rocket is subject to an external force (thrust) throughout its flight,it does not satisfy the condition of moving solely under the influence of gravity.
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