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Who is considered the father of modern rocketry?
Who is considered the father of modern rocketry?
- Nikola Tesla
- Elon Musk
- Isaac Newton
- Wernher von Braun (correct)
What is the main purpose of a rocket's payload?
What is the main purpose of a rocket's payload?
- Carrying cargo or passengers (correct)
- Aiding in navigation
- Providing stability during flight
- Generating propulsion
What is the function of a rocket's nozzle?
What is the function of a rocket's nozzle?
- Expanding and accelerating exhaust gases (correct)
- Protecting the rocket during re-entry
- Controlling the rocket's trajectory
- Storing fuel for the rocket
Flashcards
Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun
Considered the father of modern rocketry due to his significant contributions to rocket technology.
Rocket Payload
Rocket Payload
The section of a rocket that carries cargo, instruments, or passengers to a specific destination.
Rocket Nozzle
Rocket Nozzle
A component that expands and accelerates exhaust gases to generate thrust.
Study Notes
Rocketry Basics
- Konstantin Tsiolkovsky is considered the father of modern rocketry.
Rocket Components
- The main purpose of a rocket's payload is to carry the desired objects, instruments, or experiments into space.
Rocket Propulsion
- The function of a rocket's nozzle is to accelerate hot gases outward, producing a high-speed exhaust that generates thrust.
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