Bottle Rockets

Front

What makes the thrust for our rockets?

Back

Pressure is the force that creates thrust in bottle rockets.

Front

What is the name of the force that pulls a falling object to the earth’s surface?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the earth.

Front

A resistance working against something else is called _____________.

Back

Drag is the resistance that works against the motion of an object.

Front

True or False: The amount of force exerted on the rocket depends on how much air is pumped inside the rocket.

Back

True, more air increases the pressure and thus the thrust.

Front

What is the force that acts against gravity in an object?

Back

Thrust is the force that acts against gravity.

Front

What is thrust?

Back

Thrust is the force that propels a rocket upwards.

Front

What is drag?

Back

Drag is the resistance force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid.

Front

What role does gravity play in bottle rockets?

Back

Gravity pulls the rocket back down to the earth after it has been launched.

Front

How does increasing air pressure affect a bottle rocket?

Back

Increasing air pressure inside the rocket increases thrust, allowing it to fly higher.

Front

What is the relationship between thrust and drag?

Back

Thrust must overcome drag for a rocket to ascend.