Rockets

I want to get the most thrust from my rocket. What kind of nozzle do I need?

• A narrow nozzle

• A wide nozzle

• It doesn't matter

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

• Weight

• Control

• Thrust

• Inertia

Explain how Newton's second law affects a rocket:

• A rocket stays at rest until ignition

• Gas pushes down, the rocket goes up

• The more mass the rocket has the more force it needs to take off

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What is the primary function of a rocket's propulsion system?

• To steer the rocket in space

• To communicate with mission control

• To provide the force necessary to overcome Earth's gravity and propel the rocket into space

• To supply oxygen to astronauts

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What is the term for the force that propels rockets forward?

• Gravity

• Thrust

• Lift

• Drag

Which component of a rocket contains the fuel and the oxidizer?

• The payload

• The propulsion system

• The guidance system

• The structural system

What is the primary purpose of rockets in space exploration?

• To study the Earth's atmosphere

• To transport satellites into orbit

• To provide internet connectivity

• To predict weather patterns

Who first tested the liquid fueled rocket?

• Neil Armstrong

• Robert Goddard

• Alan Shepard

• Yuri Gargarin

what are the two types of rockets

• solid propellant rockets

• liquid propellant rockets

• none of the above

• all of the above

What 2 forces does thrust have to overcome for the rocket to be able to take off?

• Weight

• Thrust

• Lift

• Drag