I don't know what this site is really for but I wanted to know, what part of trig interacts to model rocketing? I am doing a project for my algebra class. I just wanted to know.
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16 years ago
I don't know what this site is really for but I wanted to know, what part of trig interacts to model rocketing? I am doing a project for my algebra class. I just wanted to know.
I don't know of many rocketeers in here, but you might try: rec.models.rockets alt.binaries.models.rockets
By itself, not much. Physics, specifically dynamics, as it relates to projectile flight is the discipline that best relates and describes rocket or projectile motion.
For model rockets the problem is most rocketeers (that I've seen) launch their rockets vertically which doesn't allow for a vigorous flexing of ones trig muscles. Especially on simplified flight models that disregard wind and drag effects.
The good news is there is no dynamics without trig. Vectors simply cannot live without it. ;-)
WmB
Altitude calculation. The Estes company sold an altimeter which required trig to use.
Doc
That, and setting launch angle to counter the effects of wind on down range travel. A vector calculation really, but can be done with trig.
thanks for your help. I would like to ask were I could find a website that teaches this for begininers.
Thanks K.C.
Superdave via ModelGeeks.com said the following on 17/05/07 19:25:
Try here for starters;
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