Rocket Science Quiz

What is Newton’s first law and how does it relate to rocket launch?

Newton’s first law states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. In the case of a rocket launch, the rocket stays still until the unbalanced force of thrust is greater than the forces of gravity and drag, causing it to accelerate upwards.

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces during a rocket launch?

<p>Balanced forces are equal and opposite, canceling each other out to keep the rocket at rest. Unbalanced forces, on the other hand, cause the rocket to accelerate upwards by pushing it in one direction more than another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What is the resultant force during a rocket launch and how does it affect the rocket?</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resultant force is the sum of all forces acting on the rocket, including thrust, weight, and drag. If the resultant force is upwards, the rocket will accelerate upwards. If the resultant force is downwards, the rocket will slow down and fall back to Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>unbalanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>unbalanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>thrust</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers