TMP Technical questions
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#1. Two rockets are identical, except in weight: one weighs 2 pounds, and one weighs 3 pounds. Both are launched in the same conditions on the same type of motor. Which outcome would you expect to occur?
#2. 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?
#3. You can increase the stability margin of a rocket by:
#4. Which forces are present during a rocket’s ascent and will increase the altitude that the rocket achieves?
#5. To reduce the effect of drag on a rocket:
#6. Which of the following can occur if your rocket’s nose cone is seated loosely in the body tube?
#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?
#9. The Center of Pressure (CP) of a rocket is generally defined as:
#10. What does the motor designation H180-8 mean?
#11. What is a good guideline for determining how much weight a rocket motor can safely lift?
#12. 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?
#13. What is the recommend “rule of thumb” relationship between Center of Gravity (CG) and Center of Pressure (CP) for a stable rocket?
#14. Your simulation program recommended an 8 second ejection delay for your rocket and the motor you plan to use. The simulation program assumed no winds
#15. When the CG is aft of the CP, the rocket will:
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