Beginner's
Guide to Rockets
Fundamental Terminology
Answers
1. G
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Used to
control a model rocket.
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A. Weight
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2. F
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The faster
the exhaust is pushed through the rocket engine, the more forceful
this is.
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B. Newton's
First Law
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3.
D
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This,
along with weight, acts as resistance to rocket motion.
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C. Newton's Third Law
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4. E
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If thrust
is greater than weight, this law describes the increase in velocity.
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D. Drag
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5. B
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When weight
and drag are in balance, this law explains why the rocket
falls at a constant velocity.
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E. Newton's
Second Law
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6. C
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Rocket engines produce
thrust through the application of this law.
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F. Thrust
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7. A
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For a
rocket to lift off, the thrust must be greater than this force.
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G. Lift
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Self Check Code
A = E, B = R, C =
O, D = T, E = C, F = S. G = K
Find the phrase
by using the above code from the letter next to the number.
R.....O.....C....K.....E.....T.....S
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____ _____
5.........6.........4........1..........7.........3..........2...
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