Rockets that launch satellites into orbit need less thrust when fired from
A)Cape Canaveral in Florida.
B)Edwards Air Force Base in California.
C)Hawaii.
D)location does not affect the required rocket thrust.

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Hawaii is closer to the equator than the other locations listed. Rockets launched closer to the equator benefit from the Earth's rotational speed, requiring less thrust to achieve orbit.

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