https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd by Addison DeBerry en-us 2017-12-06 19:22:56 UTC 2025-10-21 16:50:09 UTC hello@padlet.com addison_deberry https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213878750 2017-12-06 19:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213878750 addison_deberry https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213885397 I decided upon a design that I got from Gonzo called the BULLET DESIGN, but I decided to call it Big Fish.  The bullet design included a conical head and 4 fins with some weight in the end of the cone to keep the rocket balanced.  I thought about a parachute, but devised a different way to counteract inertia and aid in recovery of the device that would measure the data of the launch. ]]> 2017-12-06 19:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213885397 addison_deberry https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213885749 I created a conical head made from sturdy cardstock that was bright orange for easy recovery. Inside the conical head was stuffed with cotton to provide a cushion for the device that would give me the correct calculations. In the tip of the cone was a small ball of clay to provide some weight that would improve balance during flight. My fin design was curved because I felt like the streamlined design would be more arrow-dynamic while in flight. The rocket had two parts: The cone capsule and the body engine. This design helped cushion and contain the device when inertia is acting on the device the cotton will absorb the impact as the device is pushed towards the ground even though the rocket itself has already hit. Much like the way your body lurches forward when the breaks are hit in the car. My cotton and two piece body was the "seat belt" to counteract inertia.]]> 2017-12-06 19:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213885749 addison_deberry https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213886704 The vertical velocity as the rocket was propelled upward can be calculated with a simple formula. V_y=gt If you multiply the value of gravity times the value of time which in this case clearly represented by the video under Results is from 45 seconds-50 seconds which is a five second flight time. 9.81 m/s² x 5s = 49.05 meters per second. The vertical velocity is 49.05 m/s.]]> 2017-12-06 19:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213886704 addison_deberry https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213887220 Gonzales , Adrian. “Building a Water Rocket.” Google Accounts, Google, classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NTAxNjk0MTg1MFpa/a/OTQ4NTYyNDk2Mlpa/details.

Gonzales , Adrian. “Water rocket physics and principles.”

“Inertia and Mass.” The Physics Classroom, www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-1/Inertia-and-Mass.]]> 2017-12-06 19:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213887220 addison_deberry https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213887396 The result was a very successful flight with more stability and predictability. The recovery went smoothly and the rocket was still very intact. A very good job well done!! Big Fish was a success.                       ]]> 2017-12-06 19:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/addison_deberry/bxwq6916jgdd/wish/213887396