Rocket Trajectory and Orbit Quiz

Why do rockets initially fly straight up very fast?

• To cross the thickest part of the atmosphere

• To avoid air resistance

• To save fuel

• To reach space quickly

What is the primary goal of most rockets after launch?

• To enter Earth's orbit

• To reach the Moon

• To escape Earth's gravity

• To travel to Mars

What is the benefit of a rocket entering Earth's orbit?

• It can travel to other planets

• It avoids air resistance

• It minimizes fuel consumption

• It reaches space faster

What is a gravity turn?

• A technique to escape Earth's gravity

• A method to optimize a rocket's trajectory

• A way to increase a rocket's speed

• A maneuver to land a rocket

How does a gravity turn benefit a rocket's ascent?

• It reduces aerodynamic stress

• It increases the rocket's speed

• It allows the rocket to reach space faster

• It helps the rocket land safely