A study on low gravity systems is being done in deep space. An apparatus is launched away from a spaceship by a strong spring system, which gives it a large instantaneous boost in velocity. Immediately after it is launched, the apparatus fires its rocket propulsion system in the opposite direction until it returns to the spacecraft. Which of the following statements correctly describe the forces experienced by the apparatus?
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The rocket is acted on by the force of the spring propelling it forward and force of the rocket propulsion system for the entire duration.
The apparatus is acted on by only the spring system for the entire first half of its motion, and only the rocket propulsion system for the second half of its motion.
The apparatus is only acted on by the rocket propulsion system for the entire duration.
The apparatus is only acted on by the rocket propulsion system in the second half of its motion.
The apparatus is only acted on by the force of the spring system propelling it forward.