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The space rockets are launched from west to east. Why?

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To answer the question of why space rockets are launched from west to east, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Earth's Rotation**: - The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. This rotation causes points on the Earth's surface to have a linear velocity that is also directed from west to east. 2. **Maximum Linear Velocity at the Equator**: ...
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