Rockets!

Front

What type of energy does a rocket have when blasting off into space?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What does Newton's second law state about rockets?

Back

The more mass the rocket has, the more force it needs to take off.

Front

How do you calculate the velocity of a rocket?

Back

Velocity = Distance / Time.

Front

What happens to the force of gravity as a rocket gets further away from Earth?

Back

The force of gravity gets weaker.

Front

What is it called when a rocket engine is falling back down towards Earth?

Back

Free fall.

Front

Define potential energy in the context of rockets.

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

Explain the concept of thrust in rockets.

Back

Thrust is the force that propels a rocket upward, generated by the expulsion of gas.

Front

What role does air resistance play in rocket flight?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion of the rocket, affecting its speed and trajectory.

Front

What is the significance of the rocket's mass during launch?

Back

A heavier rocket requires more thrust to overcome gravity.