Rocket Launch Performance Assessment

Michael reviews a soda bottle water rocket kit, explaining its components and assembly. He demonstrates how to fill the bottle with water, attach it to the launcher, and pump air into it. After initial launch attempts, adjustments are made to ensure a successful launch, with the rocket reaching an estimated height of 75 feet.

What is included in the basic soda bottle water rocket kit?

• Launcher base and parachute

• Fins and nose cone

• Parachute and fins

• Nose cone and air pump

What additional component is mentioned as optional for the rocket?

• Air pump

• Parachute

• Launcher base

• Nose cone

What is the main function of the air pump in the rocket setup?

• To secure the launch collar

• To pump air into the bottle

• To attach the fins

• To fill the bottle with water

What is the purpose of the launch collar in the rocket assembly?

• To fill the bottle with air

• To hold the parachute

• To secure the bottle to the launcher

• To attach the fins

How much water should be filled in the soda bottle for optimal performance?

• Completely full

• One-fourth full

• One-fifth to one-third full

• Half full

What was the initial air pressure used in the first launch attempt?

• 60 psi

• 80 psi

• 90 psi

• 70 psi

What adjustment was made to improve the stability of the launcher during the first attempt?

• Placed rocks on the base

• Used a different bottle

• Added more water

• Increased air pressure

What was the final air pressure used in the successful launch?

• 85 psi

• 90 psi

• 95 psi

• 100 psi

What was the estimated height reached by the rocket in the final launch?

• 50 feet

• 75 feet

• 125 feet

• 100 feet

What was the wind condition during the final launch?

• No wind

• Slight wind, 5 miles an hour

• Strong wind, 10 miles an hour

• Gusty wind, 15 miles an hour