List three uses of rockets.

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2016 (Essay) Subject: Physics

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 List three uses of rockets.

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Uses of rockets:

  • Launching artificial satellites and spacecraft into orbit (space exploration).
  • As military weapons, i.e. carrying missiles/warheads.
  • Scientific research, e.g. carrying instruments to study the upper atmosphere and outer space.

Other acceptable uses: signalling and distress flares, and fireworks/display.

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