Rocket Week

Rocket Week

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Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rocket?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ballast in a rocket?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a parachute in a rocket?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thrust in a rocket?

Back

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

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