Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
Evaluate competing design solutions based on jointly developed and agreed-upon design criteria using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.
The peak altitude or highest point of a rocket’s flight.
The aerodynamic force that opposes an aircraft’s motion through the air.
Force that pulls everything down toward the center of the Earth.
Drag-producing device, generally hemispherical (halfsphere) in shape. Parachutes used in model rockets are generally made from light plastic and are used to gently recover the payload package, rocket body, etc.
A device incorporated into a model rocket for the purpose of returning it to the ground in a safe manner. All model rockets must employ a recovery system (such as a parachute).
Flame resistant tissue packed between the streamer or parachute and model rocket engine protecting the recovery device from hot ejection gases.
The propulsive force that moves something forward.
The rate of motion or speed in a given direction. Measured in terms of distance moved per unit time, in a specific direction.
