Font size
WorksheetsExploration of Space (2)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
"For every action, there is always an equal and opposite reaction. " What is it called?
Newton's first law
Newton's second law
Newton's third law
Theory of relativity
The gas rushing out of the rocket or balloon is the______and the movement of the object in the opposite direction is the ______.
reaction, action
action, force
reaction, thrust
action, reaction
•The exhaust exerts a downward force on the air called ______.
reaction
action
friction
thrust
The fuel burned by the rocket creates a_______ which pushes the rocket upwards.
action
vacuum
thrust
frictrion
Rockets produce lots of flames as they burn their fuel with _______.
an oxidiser
an explosive
a neutraliser
carbon dioxide
The ______of a rocket includes the cargo, passengers and equipment.
payroll
payload
propellant
chamber
The _______ is the area of the rocket where propellants are put under pressure.
payload
propellants
nozzle
chamber
The first stage of the rocket and the _____ separate from the rocket and spacecraft
payload fairing
chamber
rocket boosters
solar panels
In _____, the NASA retired all space shuttles.
2020
2001
2016
2011
When the fuel in the first stage is used up, this stage separates so as to _______ and ________.
reduce weight
reduce friction
reduce speed
save fuel
