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Activity
Pupils try to get in orbit with a relative online game and learn about Mass, Thrust Time of thrust, Drag and Mass change.
Description
The Z-Day has come, the Space Travellers are boarded, the countdown has started and finally, the rocket is launching. The biggest adventure of the mankind begins.
The plot
Chapter 13: The Adventure beggins - THE ROCKET LAUNCH
Mass
Mass is measured in kilograms. A rocket with more mass will not accelerate as quickly but will also not be as affected by drag.
Thrust
Thrust is the upwards force. The amount of thrust affects how much the rocket will speed up.
Time of thrust
If thrust acts for a longer time, the rocket will speed up more.
Drag
Drag is the opposing force of air resistance. There is more drag at faster speeds.
Mass change
As the rocket fuel reacts and is propelled from the rocket, the rocket becomes lighter.
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