Rocket Science 101: Escaping Gravity Quiz

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Rocket Science 101: Escaping Gravity: a General level Space Exploration quiz. Test your knowledge with 14 questions!
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Question 1
What is the primary force a rocket must overcome to leave Earth?
A Gravity
B Wind
C Magnetism
D Friction
Question 2
What is the basic scientific principle behind rocket propulsion?
A Archimedes' Principle
B Newton's Third Law
C Ohm's Law
D Einstein's Theory
Question 3
What do rockets expel to create thrust?
A Water
B Steam
C Propellant
D Oxygen
Question 4
What speed is required to achieve Earth orbit?
A Orbital velocity
B Speed of sound
C Terminal velocity
D Escape velocity
Question 5
Which part of a rocket is usually discarded after fuel is spent?
A Avionics
B Nose cone
C Staging
D Payload

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