Launch a Rocket
“The sky is not the
limit” – Chris Hadfield
Our class is participating in a competition called Launch-a-Rocket. Four rockets from our class will be invited to attend the City Wide Competition being held at the U of R gym on November 24th, 2016 from 1-3pm. Objects will be judged based on longest flight time.
Our class competition will take place at lunch on November 9th in the gym.
Our class competition will take place at lunch on November 9th in the gym.
Competition Rules
Goal:
Students will develop a rocket system including:
-a launcher,
-rocket,
-and a parachute
-rocket,
-and a parachute
Disclaimer:
No component can be
predesigned for their function.
For example: Pre-made rockets, slingshots, parachutes (Think recycling bin!)
Launcher: Must be on the floor and only powered by elastic
material. Rocket must be able to be launched in a gym/indoors
Rocket/Parachute:
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Student set up
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Student must launch by your launching mechanism that is on the floor
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Will not damage the floor
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Maximum launching mechanism height 1.8 meters
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Must be able to be launched multiple times – at city wide each project will
have 3 trials with times being averaged
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No chemical or compressed gas may be used for launching
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Parachute criteria - must cause drag
