WVGSA Grade 8 Science Practice Questions - West Virginia General Summative Assessment Grade 8 Science Exam

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A space rocket launches upward as hot exhaust gases are pushed rapidly out of its engines downward. Which statement accurately describes the action-reaction force pair?

The rocket engine pushes exhaust gases downward (action), and gravity pulls the rocket downward (reaction) The rocket engine pushes exhaust gases downward (action), and the exhaust gases push the rocket upward with equal force (reaction) Air pressure pushes the rocket upward (action), and rocket engines push air downward (reaction) The ground pushes the rocket upward (action), and rocket mass pushes the ground downward (reaction)

Correct Answer:

The rocket engine pushes exhaust gases downward (action), and the exhaust gases push the rocket upward with equal force (reaction)

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