A rocket of length 80 m sits on a launch pad.The center of mass of the rocket is located 32 m above the ground.The rocket is launched to an altitude of 100 km.Where is the location of the center of mass of the total rocket-fuel system at the altitude of 100 km?
A) at ground level
B) 32 m above ground level
C) 40 m above ground level
D) 80 m above ground level
E) 50 km above ground level

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The Answer of A rocket of length 80 m sits on a launch pad.The center of mass of the rocket is located 32 m above the ground.The rocket is launched to an altitude of 100 km.Where is the location of the center of mass of the total rocket-fuel system at the altitude of 100 km?
A) at ground level
B) 32 m above ground level
C) 40 m above ground level
D) 80 m above ground level
E) 50 km above ground level

A Rocket of Length 80 M Sits on a Launch