Rockets

In the diagram, the blue arrow represents...

• Thrust

• Weight

• Air resistance (drag)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In order for the rocket to accelerate upwards, the force from the blue arrow must be...

• The same size as the force from the purple arrow

• Greater than the force from the purple arrow

• Less than the force from the purple arrow

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If both forces are the same size, the rocket will...

• Decelerate

• Accelerate

• Continue its current motion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The force that pulled the model rockets back to Earth was...

• Gravity

• Air Resistance

• Friction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The force represented by the purple arrow could be...

• Thrust

• Weight

• Lift

• Drag (air resistance)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When the forces on the rocket in the diagram are applied, the rocket could....

• Accelerate downwards (Fall)

• Stop

• Maintain a constant velocity

• Decelerate (slow its motion upwards)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2