Model rocketry.

Model rockets are very similar in behaviour to real rockets. The forces acting on each are identical. Although you can not always get to see a real rocket launch the unforgetable experience can be achieved with model rocketry. Below is a worksheet on the forces acting on a model rocket during its flight.

Activity - building model rockets. Visit www.dynamicscience.com.au for kits on model rocketry.

Consider the launch of a model rocket. Show how the forces of drag, gravity and thrust change during its flight by shading in the appropriate columns at each stage.