Model Rockets
What is the part of the model rocket which is considered the "wings" of the rocket?
The fins
What is the force that pulls everything down towards the center of the Earth?
Gravity/Weight
is the Body Tube considered to be the head of a model rocket?
Is Newton's First Law of Motion have to do with Intertia?
Which planet has the most volcanoes?
Venus
What are the types of Model Rockets?
Water Bottle, Air, Stomp, Fling, and Solid Propellant
What is the force that is opposite to the direction of motion?
Should the frame be sturdy or weak?
Sturdy
Is a soccer ball at rest an example of Newton's First Law or Third Law?
Newton's First Law
Who is the founder of SpaceX?
Elon Musk
Who was the first American model rocket company?
Model Missiles Incorporated
What is drag determined by?
Shape of object, Speed of object, and “Stickiness” of air.
Is the Recovery System on the model rocket essential?
Yes. It is included to ensure a safe landing!
All forces between two objects exist in equal magnitude and opposite direction
Which planet have vertical rings?
Uranus
When did rocketry start?
What is lift determined by?
Shape of plane, Shape of wings, and Speed of plane
Do lighter rockets go more or less distance compared to heavier rockets?
More distance
What happens when one ball at the end is lifted and released?
When one ball at the end is lifted and released, it swings down and collides with the balls that are not moving.
Name 2 random things about space!
If you did, you got yourself 400 points!!
What does the nose cone do?
Reduces air resistance and increases stability
What is the force that produces motion in the four forces of flight?
Thrust
What does the Water & Compressed Air provide?
Provides thrust
How does the motion of the Newton's Cradle stop?
Stops due to energy losses from friction and air resistance.
What are planets called that are made mostly out of gas?
Outer Planets