ROCKET DATA

Overview: During this unit you will be collecting data on the performance of your rocket.
Then you will be using that data to perfect the accuracy of your launches when trying to land on the moon.

I. Rocket Dimensions
A. Body Tube and Nose Cone
1. Height: (inches) _____”
2. Tube Diameter (inches) _____”

B. Fins ( number of fins.. 3, 4, circle one...)

II. Weight in ounces______ ozs.

III. Practice Launch #1
1. Air Pressure_____ 2. Launch Angle
3. Wind Correction left or right ( L /R circle one) and degrees _________
Distance: __________feet

Practice Launch # 2
1. Air Pressure_____ 2. Launch Angle
3. Wind Correction left or right ( L /R circle one) and degrees _________
Distance: __________feet

Practice Launch #3
1.Air Pressure_____ 2. Launch Angle
3. Wind Correction left or right ( L /R circle one) and degrees _________
Distance: __________feet

Practice Launch #4
1. Air Pressure_____ 2. Launch Angle
3. Wind Correction left or right ( L /R circle one) and degrees _________
Distance: __________feet
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Rocket Data continued

Questions and Observations:

How was your rockets distance affected by increasing the launch angle from 45 to 75 degrees? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

How was the “range” of all class rockets impacted as the launch degrees increased from a low of 45 to a high of 75 degrees?

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