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The higher the impulse of a particular motor, the larger and faster and higher it will cause the rocket to travel. Impulse is a term that describes the relative strength of a rocket motor. The impulse of a given engine is found by multiplying the average force that the motor will push with by the number of seconds that the motor will push. Model rocket motors are usually measured using the metric system, where the units of force are "newtons". If a motor pushed with a force of 10 newtons for 3 seconds, this motor would have an impulse of 30 newton-seconds (usually written 30 N-s). This is the same impulse as a motor which pushes with a force of 3 newtons for 10 seconds. When choosing between two motors with the same impulse, the decision to use a shorter duration with higher force or longer duration with lower force, is made based on the amount of drag and the mass of the rocket and other factors, but these factors are usually much less important than selecting the impulse of the engine. In the United States, model rocket motors use a letter desigtation followed by a pair of numbers, such as "B-6-4". The letter describes the approximate impulse of the motor. "A" motors have around 2.5 N-s of impulse, "B"s have twice as much impulse as "A"s, "C"s have twice as much impulse as "B"s etc.
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How do fins on a straw rocket affect it's flight?
Fins on a rocket affects its flight by the way they are built on the rocket
How does streamlining affect the flight of a rocket?
Incredibly ! -In rocket flight streamlining is the single most important factor.
How does the chute wadding on a model rocket affect its flight?
it helps protect its cover
Which term refers to the efficiency of a rocket's engine?
Specific impulse
Do Flight-paths affect home value?
TwoIts not going to affect your home value much.they affect the stability of th rocket flightAntarctica is not on any commercial flight paths
How Does adding weight to a rocket affect its flight process?
Weight is a killer in terms of altitude.
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.
How does a nose cone on a bottle rocket affect its flight path?
While a nose cone can either reduce or add drag, it provides a minimal amount of stability to the rocket' flight path. The fins are the most critical component for stabilizing a rocket's flight path; that's where your focus should be.
How does the size affect the flight of a rocket?
A small rocket might go higher because a smaller rocket has less weight
Does the aerodynamics affect the flight of a rocket?
Of course. Your construction and fin alignment must be as near perfect as you can make it.
What term refers to the efficiency of a rocket's engine?
Specific impulse
What is the most efficient rocket engine?
The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR)is very likely the most efficient rocket engine.
