Model Rocket Physics

Which part holds the engine in so that it doesn't fall out?

• Parachute

• Engine Block (Mount)

• Trailing Edge

• Shock Cord

Glues inside the body tube and must be flat so the parachute can deploy. Holds the shock cord in place.

• Shroud Lines

• Eyelet

• Shock Cord Mount

• Launch Lug

Attached to the bottom of the nose cone. You tie the shock cord shroud lines to this.

• Launch Lug

• Eyelet

• Fins

• Root Edge

Shroud Lines

• Absorbs the shock of the ejection charge.

• Attaches the rocket to the launch rod

• Main part of the rocket. Houses many important parts.

• Allows the parachute to fluff. Used to pack and wrap the parachute. Do not Tangle!

Main part of the rocket. Houses many important parts.

• Launch Lug

• Newtons Law

• Body Tube (Fuselage)

• Eyelet

Absorbs the blast of the ejection charge. Keeps the two parts of the rockets connected. Made of rubber or elastic.

• Launch Lug

• Shock Cord

• Engine Hook

• Parachute

Top of the rocket. Aerodynamic design allows the rocket to cut through the air.

• Trailing Edge

• Root Edge

• Nose Cone

• Body Tube

Provides aerodynamic stability so the rocket flies straight

• Engine Block (Mount)

• Fins

• Nose Cone

• Shock Cord Mount

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Attaches the rocket to the launch rod. Keeps the rocket moving in an upward direction until it has gained enough speed and momentum to continue traveling up.

• Nose Cone

• Launch Lug

• Shock Cord

• Parachute

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Parachute

• Glued inside the rocket

• Gives the rocket stability

• Holds the engine inside the body tube.

• Creates Drag to slow the rocket's return to the ground