Rocket Science and Momentum Quiz

What is the initial speed of the rocket and fuel system before any fuel is expelled?

• U

• Delta V

• V

• V + U

Which principle is applied to relate the initial and final momentum of the rocket system?

• Conservation of Momentum

• Conservation of Energy

• Newton's Third Law

• Newton's First Law

What assumption is made about the mass of the rocket over time?

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains constant

What mathematical tool is used to find the total change in velocity of the rocket?

• Differentiation

• Integration

• Trigonometry

• Algebra

What function is used to express the final equation for the change in speed of the rocket?

• Quadratic function

• Natural logarithm

• Exponential function

• Sine function