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Rockets

Rockets. August 10, 2010. SUNRISE-CREST Camp 2010. Investigate using your laptop. Look for the structural parts of a rocket Types of rockets What are the forces acting on a rocket Weather conditions are needed for a launch. Use the site:

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Rockets

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  1. Rockets August 10, 2010 SUNRISE-CREST Camp 2010

  2. Investigate using your laptop • Look for the structural parts of a rocket • Types of rockets • What are the forces acting on a rocket • Weather conditions are needed for a launch Use the site: http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/guided.htm

  3. Parts of a Rocket

  4. Forces acting on rockets • Gravity – Weight • Friction – Drag • Thrust • Lift

  5. Rocket Modeler III - beta

  6. Input the specifications – METRIC • Design • Nose • Payload • Body • Fins • Fuel • Pad • Launch

  7. Escaping Earth’s Atmosphere • Atlantis launch ~ 2min • Atlantis launch and solid rockets fall ~ 5min

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