Flight Test 8
During the first 20 seconds the weight of the astronaut is increasing steadily. Which ONE comment below is TRUE?
The rocket is moving upwards with ever increasing speed.
 The rocket is moving with constant speed through the atmosphere
 The rocket is in outer space and motionless
 The rocket is free falling back to Earth.
The rocket is free-falling back to Earth. Which time span below accurately depicts the astronaut's weight?
45 to 60 seconds
 20 to 30 seconds
 0 to 420 seconds
 33 to 45 seconds
Which ONE comment below is TRUE?
Between 20 and 30 seconds after launch the rocket has applied its reverse thrusters and is slowing down at an incredible rate.
 At the 45 second mark the rocket is in free-falling back to Earth.
 From 33 to 45 seconds the rocket is in outer space travelling at a constant speed.
 At 33 seconds after launch the rocket starts to accelerate.
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