Q. Rockets are launched in Eastward direction to take advantage of
A) The clear sky on Eastesn side
B) The thinner atmosphere on this side
C) Earth’s rotation
D) Earth’s tilt
Explanation
(c) Launching the rocket in the direction of earth’s rotation allows it to exploit the earth’s rotational velocity $ie,$ launching it from West to East. (It gains speed from velocity addition with the earth’s rotational velocity.)
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.