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What was the primary reason for the Aftershock II rocket's remarkable success?
What was the primary reason for the Aftershock II rocket's remarkable success?
- The 100-person team at RPL working together.
- A combination of advanced technology and skilled team effort. (correct)
- The rocket's titanium-coated fins and heat-resistant paint.
- Student-designed computer systems providing real-time data.
What is the primary focus of RPL's future endeavors?
What is the primary focus of RPL's future endeavors?
- Building rockets capable of reaching higher altitudes.
- Designing rockets specifically for research purposes. (correct)
- Developing rockets for commercial space travel.
- Continuing to break world records in rocketry.
Based on the text, what does RPL represent?
Based on the text, what does RPL represent?
- A commercial space company launching rockets for private clients.
- A research organization focused on developing new rocket technologies.
- A team of professional engineers dedicated to space exploration.
- A student-led group pushing boundaries in rocket science. (correct)
What distinguishes RPL's sounding rockets from previous rockets?
What distinguishes RPL's sounding rockets from previous rockets?
What is the significance of the Kármán line?
What is the significance of the Kármán line?
What is the stated aim of RPL, as mentioned in the text?
What is the stated aim of RPL, as mentioned in the text?
What is the approximate altitude limit for amateur rocketry?
What is the approximate altitude limit for amateur rocketry?
What does the image likely represent?
What does the image likely represent?
What is the name of the executive engineer at RPL?
What is the name of the executive engineer at RPL?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the winter solstice celebrations at Stonehenge and Newgrange?
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the winter solstice celebrations at Stonehenge and Newgrange?
Which of the following accurately reflects the significance of the winter solstice for many ancient cultures?
Which of the following accurately reflects the significance of the winter solstice for many ancient cultures?
How is the accessibility of Newgrange different from Stonehenge during the winter solstice?
How is the accessibility of Newgrange different from Stonehenge during the winter solstice?
Which of the following accurately describes the unique feature of Newgrange during the winter solstice?
Which of the following accurately describes the unique feature of Newgrange during the winter solstice?
Which of the following US cities does NOT have a winter solstice tradition that is mentioned in the text?
Which of the following US cities does NOT have a winter solstice tradition that is mentioned in the text?
What was the approximate time difference between the launch of Aftershock II and the time it reached peak altitude?
What was the approximate time difference between the launch of Aftershock II and the time it reached peak altitude?
By how many kilometers did Aftershock II exceed the previous amateur rocket altitude record?
By how many kilometers did Aftershock II exceed the previous amateur rocket altitude record?
What was the approximate speed of Aftershock II when it broke the sound barrier?
What was the approximate speed of Aftershock II when it broke the sound barrier?
Based on the data provided, how many times faster than the speed of sound was Aftershock II traveling at its maximum speed?
Based on the data provided, how many times faster than the speed of sound was Aftershock II traveling at its maximum speed?
What was the primary function of the nose cone on Aftershock II?
What was the primary function of the nose cone on Aftershock II?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Aftershock II?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Aftershock II?
What was the approximate altitude of the previous amateur rocket altitude record set by the GoFast rocket?
What was the approximate altitude of the previous amateur rocket altitude record set by the GoFast rocket?
Which of the following statements describes the time it took Aftershock II to exit Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following statements describes the time it took Aftershock II to exit Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the Earth's tilt and the December solstice?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the Earth's tilt and the December solstice?
Based on the provided text, why might someone in the Northern Hemisphere feel like winter has already arrived before December 21?
Based on the provided text, why might someone in the Northern Hemisphere feel like winter has already arrived before December 21?
Which of these scenarios is most likely to occur in the Southern Hemisphere on December 21st?
Which of these scenarios is most likely to occur in the Southern Hemisphere on December 21st?
Which of these options accurately describes the relationship between the December solstice and the Earth's orbit?
Which of these options accurately describes the relationship between the December solstice and the Earth's orbit?
What is the primary reason for the different seasonal experiences between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the December solstice?
What is the primary reason for the different seasonal experiences between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the December solstice?
Why is the December solstice referred to as the 'shortest day' and 'longest night' in the Northern Hemisphere?
Why is the December solstice referred to as the 'shortest day' and 'longest night' in the Northern Hemisphere?
If the Earth's axis was not tilted, what would be the effect on the December solstice?
If the Earth's axis was not tilted, what would be the effect on the December solstice?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the Earth's seasons?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the Earth's seasons?
Consider the statement: "The December solstice marks the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere." Which of the following statements is an accurate interpretation of this statement?
Consider the statement: "The December solstice marks the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere." Which of the following statements is an accurate interpretation of this statement?
What is the primary cause of the different day lengths experienced in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the December solstice?
What is the primary cause of the different day lengths experienced in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres during the December solstice?
Flashcards
Aftershock II
Aftershock II
A student-built rocket that broke the amateur altitude record.
Altitude Record
Altitude Record
The highest altitude reached by an amateur rocket.
470,000 feet
470,000 feet
The altitude reached by Aftershock II.
Civilian Space Exploration Team
Civilian Space Exploration Team
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Speed of Sound
Speed of Sound
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3,600 mph
3,600 mph
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Rocket Ascent
Rocket Ascent
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Parachute Deployment
Parachute Deployment
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Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge
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Newgrange
Newgrange
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Yule
Yule
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Winter Solstice Traditions in the US
Winter Solstice Traditions in the US
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Shortest Day
Shortest Day
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Northern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
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Southern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
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Earth’s Tilt
Earth’s Tilt
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Astronomical Start of Winter
Astronomical Start of Winter
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December 21
December 21
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Longest Night
Longest Night
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Solstice
Solstice
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Seasons
Seasons
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Aftershock II Rocket
Aftershock II Rocket
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RPL
RPL
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Titanium-coated fins
Titanium-coated fins
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Kármán line
Kármán line
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Traveler IV
Traveler IV
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Sounding rockets
Sounding rockets
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470,000 ft limit
470,000 ft limit
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Jayna Rybner
Jayna Rybner
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Student-designed technology
Student-designed technology
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Live data tracking
Live data tracking
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