Rocket Week

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What is a rocket?

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A rocket is a vehicle designed to propel itself by expelling gas in the opposite direction, following Newton's third law of motion.

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What is ballast in a rocket?

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Ballast is a weight added to a rocket to help it maintain stability and control during flight.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height, which can be converted to kinetic energy.

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How does increasing the height of a hill affect potential energy?

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Increasing the height of a hill increases the potential energy because the object has more height to fall from.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and speed.

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What is the purpose of a parachute in a rocket?

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A parachute slows down the descent of a rocket or object, allowing for a safe landing.

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What is thrust in a rocket?

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

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What is Newton's third law of motion?

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Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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How many liters are in a 2-liter bottle?

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There are 2 liters in a 2-liter bottle.

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What happens when you add more weight to a rocket?

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Adding more weight can affect the rocket's ability to lift off and its stability during flight.