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A rocket has been fired upwards to launch a satellite in its orbit. Name the two forces acting on the rocket on the rocket immediately after leaving the launching pas.

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The two forces acting on the rocket are
(i) gravitational force of the earth.
(ii) Frictional force of earth's atmosphere.
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