Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
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Chapter 4, Problem 117DQ
Which requires more fuel: a rocket going from Earth to the Moon or a rocket returning from the Moon to Earth Why?
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