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What two elements make rocket fuel?
Two common elements found in rocket fuel are liquid oxygen (O2) and liquid hydrogen (H2). When these two elements are combined and ignited in the rocket engine, they react to produce a powerful thrust that propels the rocket into space.
Who developed liquid rocket fuel?
Liquid rocket fuel was developed by Theodore von Kármán and his team at Caltech's Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory in the 1940s. They played a key role in advancing rocket propulsion technology during World War II.
Why do rockets use liquid nitrogen?
Rockets may use liquid nitrogen as a coolant or pressurant in the propulsion systems to maintain the temperature of the rocket components or provide pressure for fuel and oxidizer feed systems. Its low temperature and inert properties make it a suitable choice for certain rocket applications.
What fuel do they use to power a rocket?
Depends on the rocket. It's most common on launch vehicles to use a fuel and and oxidizer, like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen or kerosene and liquid oxygen. For vehicles that may be in space for long periods and only need to make minor orbital adjustments, monopropellents like hydrazine are favored. Hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide is another popular combination.
How hydrogen is used as a rocket fuel?
Mixed with Oxygen it burns real good. Because it's a gas it usually must be compressed into a liquid form in order to get enough into the fuel tanks to make it worth while.
How do you make a space rocket?
To make a space rocket, you need to design a rocket system that includes a propulsion system, payload section, guidance system, and structural components. The rocket will require fuel, such as liquid or solid propellants, and will need to be tested extensively to ensure safety and functionality before launch. Additionally, you'll need to secure the necessary permits and permissions to launch the rocket into space.
Do hydrogen and oxygen have to be in liquid form to make water?
No, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen would be rather explosive and in fact has been used for rocket fuel. Alternate answer: No, while water is comprised of Hydrogen and Oxygen, the two usually combine when in a gaseous form.
Can you make a rocket out of peanuts and fuel?
No, it is not possible to make a rocket out of peanuts and fuel. Rockets require specific materials and technology to generate enough thrust to overcome Earth's gravity and travel into space. Peanuts and fuel do not have the necessary properties to achieve this.
How does a rocket provide power?
action & reaction. The burning of rocket fuel produces gases that move fast and make the rocket move the opposite way
How do you make the rocket fuel in club penguin?
first fill the fuel if you cannot do it, go to instrutions that's how you do it
How much fuel does a space shuttle burn to make it to outer space?
The Solid Rocket Boosters each burn 1,100,000 lbs of fuel. The main tank which contains essentially a liquid oxygen/hydrogen mix burns a little less than 1,200,000 lbs. A little is reserved for maneouvring in space.
How do you make rocket launch faster?
You only have a few choices: -- reduce the total weight (mass) of the rocket and its payload -- burn fuel faster -- burn fuel at the same rate but use fuel with a greater specific impulse
