Vocab
Newton Knows Best
Force and Motion
Random
Lab Logic
100

This is the force that pushes the rocket upward.

Thrust

100

The formula that represents Newton’s 2nd Law.

F = ma

100

If two rockets have the same thrust but different masses, which one accelerates more?

The one with less mass

100

Which U.S. state is known as “The Sunshine State”?

Florida

100

In an experiment, the one thing you change is called the…

Independent Variable

200

The resistance from air that slows your rocket down.

Drag

200

Newton’s Law that says an object in motion stays in motion.

Newtons First law

200

These parts help keep the rocket flying straight.

The fins

200

In Toy Story, what is the name of the boy who owns Buzz and Woody?

Andy

200

The thing you measure in an experiment is called the…

Dependent Variable

300

This describes how air flows around an object.

Aerodynamics

300

The law that explains why rockets move when water is forced downward.

Newtons 3rd Law

300

How does increasing water amount in the rocket affect flight (up to a point)?

It increases thrust, but too much adds weight.

300

What does Hakuna Matata mean?

No Worries

300

Something kept the same in all trials is a…

Controlled Variable

400

The balance point where the mass of the rocket is centered.

Center of Mass

400

In Newton’s 2nd Law, increasing the mass will do what to acceleration (if force stays the same)?

Decrease it

400

What force pulls the rocket back down to Earth?

Gravity

400

What is the only planet that spins on its side?

Uranus

400

Give one way to improve your experiment’s reliability.

Multiple trials, consistent procedures, etc.

500

The tendency of an object to resist motion.

Inertia

500

Give a real-life rocket example for each of Newton’s three laws.

Answers Vary

500

Name 3 factors that affect how high your rocket flies.

Water amount, PSI, shape, center of mass, air resistance, etc

500

What’s the name of Mickey Mouse’s dog?

Pluto

500


During your experiment, you increased the water amount from 300 mL to 600 mL. What type of variable is this change, and why is it important to test only one change at a time?



Independent Variable