TMP Technical questions
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#1. The Center of Pressure (CP) of a rocket is generally defined as:
#2. What three things will improve the stability of a rocket?
#3. How does Newton’s Third Law (To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction) relate to how a rocket ascends under the power of its motor?
#4. What is a good guideline for determining how much weight a rocket motor can safely lift?
#5. Which shock cord material is common in model rockets, but not sufficiently strong enough to take the extra forces of deployment of larger, high-power rockets?
#6. What is the recommend “rule of thumb” relationship between Center of Gravity (CG) and Center of Pressure (CP) for a stable rocket?
#7. A 2inch diameter rocket, loaded with its motor, has a Center of Gravity (CG) ten inches forward of the Center of Pressure (CP). Which is most likely to occur?
#8. A 2inch diameter rocket, loaded with its motor, has a Center of Gravity (CG) two inches behind the Center of Pressure (CP). Is this rocket likely to be stable?
#9. Which of the motors listed below has the highest average thrust?
#10. When the CG is aft of the CP, the rocket will:
#12. Which of the following can occur if your rocket’s nose cone is seated loosely in the body tube?
#13. To reduce the effect of drag on a rocket:
#14. What does the motor designation H180-8 mean?
#15. Which is a possible unsafe consequence of using fin material that is too thin or weak for your rocket and the motor that you are using?
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