How to Build the Best Bottle Rocket
Theoretically, the Best Fin Shape for a Rocket Is an “Elliptical Fin Shape. ”What Makes a Bottle Rocket Go Higher? When the Bottle Is Released from the...
What makes a bottle rocket go higher?
When the bottle is released from the launcher, air escapes the bottle. As the bottle pushes out the air, the air pushes the bottle upwards (Newton’s Third Law of Motion). Increasing the thrust (adding more pressure to the bottle) increases the acceleration. … We see the bigger acceleration as a higher flight.
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What is the best material for a bottle rocket parachute?
A: A 10-20 inch diameter parachute made from a plastic garbage bag works well for a 2-liter plastic bottle rocket weighing about 1/4 pound (4 ounces).
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