Abstract

Presents an experiment that measures the acceleration and velocity of a model rocket. Lift-off information is transmitted to a computer that creates a graph of the velocity. Discusses the analysis of the computer-generated data and differences between calculated and experimental velocity and acceleration of several rocket types. (MDH)

Citation

Jenkins, R.A. (1993). Measuring Model Rocket Acceleration. Physics Teacher, 31(1), 10-15. Retrieved June 7, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/145919/.

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Keywords

• Acceleration (Physics)
• Computation
• Computer Oriented Programs
• Computer Uses in Education
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Graphs
• Measurement
• Measurement Equipment
• Mechanics (Physics)
• Microcomputers
• Motion
• physics
• Science Activities
• science education
• Science Experiments
• Science Instruction
• secondary education
• Velocity