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Rockets are launched in eastward direction to take advantage of(A) the clear sky on eastern side(B) the thiner atmosphere on this side(C) earth's rotation(D) earth's tilt
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B) The atmosphere's thickness does not vary significantly based on cardinal direction (east, west, north, or south). Show more…
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