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Q. How is a rocket made? — Peter and Diana M.
A. A rocket has four main parts:

1. Fuel — a charge of propellant to develop the propulsive force or thrust.
   
   
2. Combustion chamber — a hollow tube in which fuel burns.
   
   
3. Igniter — starts combustion of the propellant.
   
   
4. Nozzle — an exhaust outlet for combustion gases.

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