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Rockets have a "cone" on top as it improves its aerodynamics, this means that in doing so, it reduces the amount of drag caused by air as it tries to leave the atmosphere, which means it can carry a larger payload, as it doesn't have to use as much fuel to leave the earths atmosphere, making it a very handy little thing

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Where can rockets go?

rockets can go anywhere.space is where rockets can go


What are three main types of rockets that power modern spacecrafts?

Three main types of rockets that power modern spacecrafts are liquid-propellant rockets, solid-propellant rockets, and hybrid rockets. Liquid-propellant rockets use liquid fuel and oxidizer, solid-propellant rockets use solid fuel and oxidizer mixed together, and hybrid rockets use a combination of solid and liquid propellants.


Why are rockets pointed?

Rockets are pointed to streamline their shape and reduce aerodynamic drag during ascent through the atmosphere. The pointed tip, or nose cone, helps minimize resistance and allows the rocket to cut through air more efficiently. Additionally, a pointed design aids in stability and control, ensuring that the rocket maintains the correct trajectory during flight.


What are 5 different types of rockets?

Solid-fuel rockets: These rockets use a solid propellant that is burned to create thrust. Liquid-fuel rockets: These rockets use liquid propellants, typically a fuel and an oxidizer, that are mixed and burned to produce thrust. Hybrid rockets: These rockets use a combination of solid and liquid propellants for propulsion. Ion propulsion rockets: These rockets use ionized gas accelerated by electromagnetic fields to generate thrust. Nuclear thermal rockets: These rockets use a nuclear reaction to heat a propellant, typically hydrogen, for propulsion.


How are rockets classified?

Rockets are classified based on their propulsion system, such as liquid fuel rockets, solid fuel rockets, or hybrid rockets. They can also be classified by their size, mission type, and payload capacity. In addition, rockets can be categorized as launch vehicles for placing payloads into orbit or as missiles for military applications.

Related Questions

What is half of a cone?

it a cone cut in half from the top


Why do rockets have a narrow top?

Rockets have a narrow top to reduce friction while trying to break through the atmosphere.


Is a hexagonal cone a prism?

No. A prism has congruent bases (top and bottom). A cone has a base and a point on top.


What causes nose cones on rockets to separate?

The nose cone separates when forward flight is ended and the motor 'retrofires', blowing off the nose cone and exposing the parachute.


What is frustum of cone?

There is no frustum of a cone. There is a frustum, which is a cone with the top cut off parallel to the ground.


What is the definition of a rocketshock cord?

If you are talking about hobby rockets, then the shock cord is what holds the nose cone and the parachute in


When the rocket goes up why does it separate?

When model rockets get to the apogee of flight they separate or eject the nose cone to release the parachute that will let the rocket down without breaking it.When model rockets get to the apogee of flight they separate or eject the nose cone to release the parachute that will let the rocket down without breaking it.


How many corner cone have?

A cone has one corner... the point on the top of it!


Vertex of a cone?

on the top


What is the Top view of cone?

The top view of a cone is a circular shape, representing the base of the cone as seen from directly above. In this view, the apex of the cone is not visible, and only the circular outline of the base is displayed. The radius of the circle corresponds to the radius of the cone's base.


How many verticies does a cone have?

A cone has Zero verticies. no a cone has one verticie the point at the top counts as a verticie


How do you improve in an air power bottle rocket?

ways to improve your own bottle rockets is to make sure the wings are straight and to have a pointed circular cone at the top foe more distance. Also do it right the first time. Te He :)