What could happen to a rocket that would cause it to go higher than expected?
2006-11-08 03:21:47 · 4 answers · asked by this Mike guy 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
nothing wrong.
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2006-11-08 03:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the only two possibilities are:
1. your rocket body is smaller than specified for the size engine you are using, hence it is lighter and will go higher.
2. your rocket engine is mislabeled, and is really a size larger than you think.
Performance of model rockets with a specific engine usually is pretty standard. The engines themselves put out only a limited specific impulse and can only do so much. I'd bet your rocket body is lighter than standard and goes higher for that reason.
One other thing...if the rocket went significantly higher the normal expected altitude might have been in error..perhaps given in feet where it should have been given in meters (1000 feet verses 1000 meters).
2006-11-08 11:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used a bigger motor or your rocket was lighter then you expected.
2006-11-08 11:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The motor u put in it is rated to high... U need to step it down a few sizes...
2006-11-08 11:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋