Bottle Rockets

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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 thrust in a rocket?

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Thrust is the force that propels the rocket upward, generated by the expulsion of gas or air.

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What is drag?

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Drag is the resistance force that opposes the motion of the rocket through the air.

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What is the purpose of the nose cone on a rocket?

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The nose cone is shaped to decrease drag and improve the rocket's aerodynamics.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its motion, such as starting to move or changing direction.

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How does air pressure affect a bottle rocket?

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Increasing air pressure inside the bottle rocket creates more thrust, propelling it higher when released.

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What is the role of fins on a rocket?

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Fins help stabilize the rocket's flight and keep it on a straight path.

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What is the principle of action and reaction?

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It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which is how rockets are propelled.

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What materials can be used to build a bottle rocket?

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Common materials include plastic bottles, cardboard, tape, and water.

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What happens when a bottle rocket is launched?

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When launched, the pressure inside the bottle forces water and air out, creating thrust that lifts the rocket.