Rocket Altitude Comparison Activity
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Altitude of a rocket as
compared to its mass and
initial speed, in the absence of
air resistance.
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Determine which rocket will go the highest.
All rockets will be launched vertically from
the ground.
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Drawings and speed animations
not drawn to an exact scale
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All numbers are given in generic
units
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All diagrams on the right will be compared
to this same rocket on the left.
Mass = 10
Speed = 10
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 10
Speed = 20
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 10
Speed = 20
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#2
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 10
Speed = 1
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 10
Speed = 1
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#3
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 20
Speed = 10
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 20
Speed = 10
SAME
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#4
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 100
Speed = 100
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 100
Speed = 100
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#5
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 1
Speed = 100
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 1
Speed = 100
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#6
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 5
Speed = 20
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 5
Speed = 20
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#7
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 100
Speed = 10
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Left
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Mass = 10
Speed = 10
Mass = 100
Speed = 10
SAME
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So, how can you determine
which rocket will go higher by
knowing its initial mass and
speed, in the absence of air
resistance?
Put these three rockets in order
from highest to lowest
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Mass 10
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Speed 10
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B
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Mass 10
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Speed 20
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C
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Mass 20
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Speed 10
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B highest
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A and C are tied
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How would air
resistance affect the
altitude?
Explore a visual activity comparing the altitude of rockets based on their mass and initial speed in the absence of air resistance. Test your understanding by identifying which rocket will reach the highest point among different scenarios. Engage in a hands-on learning experience to grasp the relationship between mass, speed, and altitude in rocket launches.
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Altitude of a rocket as compared to its mass and initial speed, in the absence of air resistance.
Determine which rocket will go the highest. All rockets will be launched vertically from the ground.
Drawings and speed animations not drawn to an exact scale All numbers are given in generic units
All diagrams on the right will be compared to this same rocket on the left. Left Mass = 10 Speed = 10
Raise your left hand if you think the diagram on the left will go the highest Raise your right hand if you think the diagram on the right will go the highest
Ready #1
#1 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 10 Speed = 10 Speed = 20
#1 Right Left Correct! Correct! Mass = 10 Mass = 10 Speed = 10 Speed = 20
#2 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 10 Speed = 10 Speed = 1
#2 Right Left Correct! Correct! Mass = 10 Mass = 10 Speed = 10 Speed = 1
#3 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 20 Speed = 10 Speed = 10
#3 Right Left SAME Mass = 10 Mass = 20 Speed = 10 Speed = 10
#4 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 100 Speed = 10 Speed = 100
#4 Right Left Correct! Correct! Mass = 10 Mass = 100 Speed = 10 Speed = 100
#5 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 1 Speed = 10 Speed = 100
#5 Right Left Correct! Correct! Mass = 10 Mass = 1 Speed = 10 Speed = 100
#6 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 5 Speed = 10 Speed = 20
#6 Right Left Correct! Correct! Mass = 10 Mass = 5 Speed = 10 Speed = 20
#7 Right Left ANSWER Mass = 10 Mass = 100 Speed = 10 Speed = 10
#7 Right Left SAME Mass = 10 Mass = 100 Speed = 10 Speed = 10
So, how can you determine which rocket will go higher by knowing its initial mass and speed, in the absence of air resistance?
Put these three rockets in order from highest to lowest A B ANSWER C * Mass 10 Mass 10 Mass 20 Speed 10 Speed 20 Speed 10 B highest A and C are tied A B C
How would air resistance affect the altitude?
