U2L6 SS/SC Connection

Front

What does the word 'thrust' mean?

Back

A force that pushes something forward.

Front

What happens to the gas created by burning rocket fuel?

Back

It expands and is pushed backward.

Front

What type of energy does rocket fuel have before it burns?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Why is the term 'impact' important in rocket movement?

Back

It describes how the gas pushes the rocket forward.

Front

Which term describes energy in motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is the role of rocket fuel in a rocket?

Back

It provides the energy needed for thrust.

Front

How does a rocket move in space?

Back

By expelling gas backward, which pushes it forward.

Front

What is the relationship between thrust and motion?

Back

Thrust is the force that causes motion.