Rocket Science 101

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What is the term for the force that opposes a rocket's motion through the air?

• Drag

• Lift

• Thrust

• Weight

What shape should a rocket's nose cone be if it travels faster than sound?

• Wide and flat

• Flat

• Rounded

• Sharp and narrow

What principle explains how rockets are propelled into space?

• Gravity

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

What is the equation used to calculate weight on Earth?

• W = M + G

• W = M * G

• W = F + M

• W = F / M

Why is Cape Canaveral a good place for rocket launches?

• It has a lot of trees

• It is very cold

• It has a warm climate

• It is near the equator