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Beginner's
Guide to Propulsion
Forces
in a Climb - Vectors
Subject Area(s):
Pre-Calculus, Algebra II
Grade Level: 9-12
National Standards:
Science
Science
and Technology - Understandings about science and technology.
Technology
Technology
Productivity Tools - Use technology tools and resources for managing
and communicating personal/professional information.
Technology
Communications Tools - Select and apply technology tools for research,
information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content
learning.
Mathematics
Mathematics
as Problem-Solving - Apply the process of mathematical modeling
to real-world situations.
Mathematical Connections - Recognize equivalent expressions of
the same concept.
Algebra - Operate on expressions and matrices, and solve equations
and inequalities.
Trigonometry - Explore real-world phenomena using the sine and
cosine functions.
Mathematics as Communication - Reflect on and clarify their thinking
about mathematical ideas and relationships.
Objectives:
After reading
Forces
in a Climb and
Vector
Components
from the Beginner's
Guide to Propulsion, you will show that you understand the information
by explaining each of the formulas using vectors.
The Beginner's
Guide to Propulsion is a Web site of information prepared at NASA
Glenn Research Center to help you better understand aircraft engine propulsion.
In the Propulsion
Index, locate
Math Fundamentals and open the slide entitled
Vector
Components. Then find
Aircraft Motion and open the slide entitled
Forces
in a Climb Study the slides and use them as background information
to help you complete the activity.
Assessment:
You will
be evaluated on the accuracy and/or feasibility of your answers.
Evaluation:
You will
demonstrate your ability to explain the equations by using vectors.
Submitted by:
Sheila Kegg, North Olmsted City Schools, North Olmsted, Ohio
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