.Achieving a Successful Rocket Lab in Physics Class

[CARTERfails]

Did the rocket lab in my physics class

Shoot a air compressed rocket off of a base that can be angled (though we did not get to angle the rocket) shot it upward and what not.

It had 3 different caps (lo, med, hi) and we did each one three times and recorded the data.

The problem is I was absent for the day the lab was actually done, but since I was there when it was explained I am still responsible.

If anyone has done this could I get some help on the materials list and procedure?

The materials I am aware of were:
Rocket and base
Air pump
Caps ( low medium high )
Meter stick
Altimeter

I know the person with the altimeter stood farther down while we shot the rocket and he measure the angle or something, we used the meter stick to measure him far away

 

[wimma]

Well from your brief description sounds like u just have a triangle with the angle $$\theta$$ that you measured, the length x of the adjacent side that u measured, and the height h of the rocket (opposite side) which is unknown.
thus h = x.tan$$\theta$$

 

[thomate1]

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It sounds like your physics class had a fun and hands-on experience with the rocket lab. The fact that you were absent on the day of the actual lab does not mean you cannot still learn from it and understand the concepts. As a scientist, it is important to make the most of every opportunity to learn and gather information, even if it means catching up after the fact.

From the materials you listed, it seems like your class was testing the relationship between air pressure and the distance the rocket travels. This is a great way to apply physics concepts to a real-world scenario. The air pump and caps would have allowed you to control the amount of air pressure in the rocket, while the altimeter and meter stick were used to measure the height and distance traveled.

As for the materials list and procedure, I would recommend talking to your teacher or classmates who were present for the lab. They can provide you with more specific details and possibly even share their data with you. Additionally, you can research similar experiments online to get an idea of the materials and procedure used.

Remember, even though you missed the actual lab, you can still learn from it and use the data collected by your classmates to understand the concept. Keep exploring and asking questions, that's what being a scientist is all about!