Rocket Physics

Which are the major components of a model rocket?

• body tube

• wings

• engine

• fins

• nose cone

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Which rocket component reduces drag?

• nose cone

• streamer

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Which rocket component provides thrust?

• engine

• nose cone

• launch lug

• fin

Which rocket component provides stability?

• fin

• streamer

• nose cone

• shockcord

What is the function of the nose cone?

• to hold the nose cone to the body tube

• provides thrust

• provides stability

• increases drag

• reduces drag

What are the function of the fins?

• to hold the nose cone to the body tube

• provides thrust

• provides stability

• to hold the rocket straight

• increases drag

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What is the function of the engine?

• to hold the nose cone to the body tube

• provides thrust

• provides stability

• to hold the rocket straight

• increases drag

What two forces slow a rocket down as it is being launched?

• Thrust & Lift

• Weight & Drag

The force supplied by the rocket engine must be strong enough to overcome...

• Lift

• Weight

• Thrust

• Acceleration

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

• Increase thrust

• Decrease drag & help provide stability

• Increase drag

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