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It can. The design of the fuselage could affect the range: a long fuselage may be less rigid and so reduce the range. However, the fuselage needs to contain all the fuel and if the fuselage is too short the model may not contain much fuel. Alternatively, the fuselage will be short and squat which will reduce its aerodynamics and the increased drag will reduce the range.
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∙ 15y agoIt depends to the speed of the rocket it travels upward so it can escape the Earth's gravity faster and it depends to the fuel it have.
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∙ 9y agoLength does not seem to affect rocket flight. The weight of the rocket and the aerodynamics of the rocket affect the way the rocket flies.
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∙ 15y agoYes. It requires more fuel to lift / accelerate a heavier engine. It may help with flight stability.
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∙ 11y agoPartly, but motor power is more of a factor.
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What effect will the wind have on the way a rocket is launched?
Wind is a major factor when it comes to launching model rockets. Wind can cause your rocket to go up at an angle or tip over. Wind also effects the recovery/descent process. Wind can blow your rocket very far after the recovery system is deployed (if its a parachute. To reduce the distance of gliding, I'd recommend that you cut a hole in the middle of the parachute.
How do you use model in a sentence?
There are different ways to use model in a sentence. For science class we have to model a rocket. I love being a model. She likes to draw a model of a scooter. He likes to draw a model of a car.
How did the Bohr model affect the scientific thought?
scientist accepted bohr's model as a useful explanation (apex)
How did Bohr model of the atom affect scientific thought?
scientist accepted bohr's model as a useful explanation (apex)
Can a laser measure device calculate distance?
A laser measuring device can calculate distance. However, measuring distance with a laser measure can be easier or more difficult depending on the model you purchase.
Does the length of your rocket affect the flight of your rocket?
Indeed they do! There are a few primary forces that affect a rocket's flight, and one of those forces is drag. Aerodynamics is basically how drag affects an object in motion, and making something "more aerodynamic" means building it in such a way that it has less drag. The less drag something experiences, the faster (and in the case of model rockets, higher) it can go.
What are the forces that affect a model rocket?
Gravity and wind.
What was the longest distance a model rocket has ever gone?
50 miles
How does the chute wadding on a model rocket affect its flight?
it helps protect its cover
Should the wings on a model rocket be tall or short?
They should be about 1/10 of total length.
Does humidity affect a model rocket?
A strong low wind will very much affect it's angle of flight. We try to wait for breaks in the wind to launch. Wind is bad for parachutes too, a rocket that went high can float a mile or two on it's parachute.
What does the payload do in a model rocket?
Yes it does; depending on the wind changing. Sometimes a payload will slow it down and sometimes it will guide the rocket in the correct direction giving accuracy and distance.
What would model rocket fuel be described as?
Modern model rocket fuel is a solid fuel.
What is the difference between model rockets and real rockets?
In a real rocket, there is short a time in atmosphere and the aerodynamics are less important. In a model rocket, all flight in the atmosphere and the aerodynamics are very important. In a real rocket, it has a liquid or solid rocket engine and a large propellant mass fraction. In a model rocket, it has a solid rocket engine and a small propellant mass fraction . In a real rocket, there are four forces during atmospheric flight. In a model rocket, there are four forces throughout flight. In a real rocket, there is a long powered flight . In a model rocket, it has a very short powered flight . In a real rocket, it has passive stability and active control . In a model rocket, it has passive stability and no control. In a real rocket, it has expensive materials such as aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloy. In a model rocket, it has inexpensive materials such as balsa, cardboard, and plastic. In a real model, there is a high speed and the heating is very important. In a model rocket there is low speed and the heating is not important.
Who invented the model rocket?
He invented the rocket in 1926
How can the shape of an rocket model affect the forces when landing?
Not really the shape, but things like large fins or wings can be knocked off in hard landings.
What are tailfins on a model rocket used for?
To keep the rocket in straight,stable flight.
