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Why the space rockets are generally launched west to east?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Earth's Rotation**: The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. This means that any point on the Earth's surface is moving in an easterly direction due to this rotation. 2. **Relative Velocity**: When a rocket is launched in the same direction as the Earth's rotation (from west to east), the rocket benefits from the rotational speed of the Earth. This is known as relative velocity. ...
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