Rockets - Year 5

The nose cone of the rocket is shaped to...

• Increase thrust

• Decrease drag

• Increase drag

What force is responsible for pulling objects back down to Earth?

• Thrust

• Gravity

• Force

Which two forces slow down a rocket during its launch?

• Thrust & Lift

• Weight & Drag

The force used to provide lift for a rocket is...

• Weight

• Control

• Thrust

• Inertia

What are the major components of a model rocket?

• Body tube

• Wings

• Engine

• Fins

• Nose cone

Which rocket component provides thrust?

• Engine

• Nose cone

• Launch lug

• Fin

Which component of the rocket provides stability?

• Fin

• Streamer

• Nose cone

• Shockcord

What is the purpose of a parachute?

• To provide stability

• To provide thrust

• To help the rocket land safely

• To speed up the rocket

What is the function of the launch lug?

• To hold the nose cone to the body tube.

• Provides thrust.

• Provides stability.

• To hold the rocket straight.

• Reduces drag.

What is aerodynamics?

• How loud the rocket is when it launches

• The study of rocket science

• How high the rocket goes during flight

• The study of how objects move through the air