How does a spacecraft leave the surface of the Earth? a The spacecraft produced a downward force of thrust that was less than the downward force of gravity. b The spacecraft produced a downward force of thrust that was equal to the downward force of gravity. c The spacecraft produced an upward force of thrust that was greater than the downward force of gravity. d The spacecraft produced an upward force of thrust that was equal to the downward force of gravity.

c The spacecraft produced an upward force of thrust that was greater than the downward force of gravity.