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Laws of Motion
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Is the relation F = ma applicable to motion of rocket?

Answer

The relation F = ma is applicable only if the mass of the body is constant.
But in case of rocket, the mass of the rocket is continuously decreasing, therefore the relation F = ma is not applicable. 

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