To the Moon FLASHCARD 1 Vocab - 1

Front

Term for the front section of a rocket, designed for minimal resistance.

Back

Nose Cone

Front

Term for using senses to gather info:

Back

Observation

Front

Cargo carried by the rocket?

Back

Payload

Front

Substance burned in a rocket for thrust?

Back

Propellant

Front

Pressure from 1 lb-force on 1 in²?

Back

Psi (Pounds Per Square Inch)

Front

Purpose: return rocket safely to Earth; includes parachutes or helicopters.

Back

Recovery System

Front

Name of a space capsule or vehicle in orbit?

Back

Rocket

Front

Term for a process to answer questions about the world?

Back

Scientific Method

Front

Term for the reaction force that propels a rocket forward?

Back

Thrust

Front

Term for a state of agitation?

Back

Turbulent