Rocket Project
This semester we had to create a rocket that could reach max height and come back down to the ground without breaking. It was a fun project that required a write-up, posters, and building. I used a lot of math and physics to create this project and to make the proper calculations.
Cover Letter
This is the cover letter for my write up. I integrated Newton's laws and how they affect the forces being used during my rocket's flight path. I also talked about my use of the engineering design process and how I built my rocket using those steps.
Rocket Blue Print and Rocket Pictures
This is a slideshow of my rocket blueprint pictures and rocket pictures.
Rocket Calculations
Here are all the calculations I made for my rocket. I made sure to use the laws of Newton and the quadratic formula. I also used measurements and angles. This was in fact, the most difficult part of the write-up to complete. I had to struggle to find accurate calculations and to do the math correctly.
Reflection
Here is the reflection in my write-up. I had to talk about my struggles with the rocket and how many problems we had building. I also talked about what I would say to next years sophomores.
Reflection
Rockets are a rigorous object to build. Never would I have imagined that this rocket project would be much easier, even though their were many setbacks and hardships. Our rocket started off very sloppy and unable to be tested, due to the leak in the pressure chamber. That was a very annoying obstacle in our project. We continued to persevere even though time was slowly running out. My partner and I created a new rocket that was much prettier than the last one and would work better; or so we thought. I was sure that rocket would go well for testing and we would not have to worry about anything. I went outside to test it in the parking lot and there was another leak in the pressure chamber. I was so upset and angry, I could not understand how we kept on failing. The exhibition would be in 3 days, so it was a race against time.
My partner and I resorted to using one bottle instead of two, and we did not splice it at all. My partner accidentally poked a hole in the bottle, which was yet ANOTHER setback. I had no hope at this point, that our rocket would be successful. I felt like a failure, due to seeing all my peers succeed with their rockets and not having any difficulties with theirs. It was hard, but we were pushing through. The next day, I built our rocket fast, making sure it was secure and able to work. It was ready and so were we. It was the day of the exhibition and we had not tested our rocket shooting in the air at all yet. I was afraid it was not going to work, until it got shot and it went very high! It came down very nicely and it did not break when it hit the ground. My partner and I were so happy. All of that sweat, tears, and anger had all paid off, because our rocket did so well.
When the next years sophomores do this project, they should get straight to work on their rocket when they get assigned work time. They also should know that your first rocket is not going to be successful most of the time. The failures that occurred before the flight are critical in any rocket design. They help you learn and make your rocket better.
When I did this project, I waited till the last minute on this rocket the first time, we started it. If I did this again, I would get right to work next time and not slack off like I did at first. It was a big mistake which was the leading cause to all my other mistakes. To conclude, although their were drawbacks, I had many successes with my rocket which I am very proud of. My rocket went very high and very well, I was very proud of what my partner and I accomplished.
Rockets are a rigorous object to build. Never would I have imagined that this rocket project would be much easier, even though their were many setbacks and hardships. Our rocket started off very sloppy and unable to be tested, due to the leak in the pressure chamber. That was a very annoying obstacle in our project. We continued to persevere even though time was slowly running out. My partner and I created a new rocket that was much prettier than the last one and would work better; or so we thought. I was sure that rocket would go well for testing and we would not have to worry about anything. I went outside to test it in the parking lot and there was another leak in the pressure chamber. I was so upset and angry, I could not understand how we kept on failing. The exhibition would be in 3 days, so it was a race against time.
My partner and I resorted to using one bottle instead of two, and we did not splice it at all. My partner accidentally poked a hole in the bottle, which was yet ANOTHER setback. I had no hope at this point, that our rocket would be successful. I felt like a failure, due to seeing all my peers succeed with their rockets and not having any difficulties with theirs. It was hard, but we were pushing through. The next day, I built our rocket fast, making sure it was secure and able to work. It was ready and so were we. It was the day of the exhibition and we had not tested our rocket shooting in the air at all yet. I was afraid it was not going to work, until it got shot and it went very high! It came down very nicely and it did not break when it hit the ground. My partner and I were so happy. All of that sweat, tears, and anger had all paid off, because our rocket did so well.
When the next years sophomores do this project, they should get straight to work on their rocket when they get assigned work time. They also should know that your first rocket is not going to be successful most of the time. The failures that occurred before the flight are critical in any rocket design. They help you learn and make your rocket better.
When I did this project, I waited till the last minute on this rocket the first time, we started it. If I did this again, I would get right to work next time and not slack off like I did at first. It was a big mistake which was the leading cause to all my other mistakes. To conclude, although their were drawbacks, I had many successes with my rocket which I am very proud of. My rocket went very high and very well, I was very proud of what my partner and I accomplished.