water rockets

Front

What is the force that pushes a rocket forward?

Back

Thrust

Front

What is the pointed part at the top of a rocket called?

Back

Nose Cone

Front

Which part of the rocket provides the thrust needed for launch?

Back

Rocket Engine

Front

What happens to an object in space if no force acts on it?

Back

It will continue to move at the same speed.

Front

What force does a parachute create as a rocket falls back to Earth?

Back

Air resistance.

Front

What is the term for the upward force that opposes gravity?

Back

Lift.

Front

What is the principle that states for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

Back

Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Front

What is the term for the resistance an object encounters when moving through air?

Back

Drag.

Front

What is the main purpose of fins on a rocket?

Back

To stabilize and control the rocket's flight.

Front

What is the payload of a rocket?

Back

The cargo or equipment carried by the rocket.