Water Rocket
Physics Project
What is a Water Rocket?
A water rocket is a type of model rocket using water as its reaction mass. The pressure vessel—the engine of the rocket—is usually a used plastic soft drink bottle. The water is forced out by a pressurized gas, typically compressed air.The term "aquajet" has been used in parts of Europe in place of the more common "water rocket" and in some places they are also referred to as "bottle rockets" (which can be confusing as this term traditionally refers to a firework).Water rocket engines are most commonly used to drive model rockets, but have also been used in model boats, cars, and rocket-assisted gliders.
WaterRocket Project in ICHC
we made it!
Grade 10 students launched their first water rockets, a part of their physics projects. The purpose of the experiment was to make a rocket which is powered only by water. The pressurised air in a specifically designed water bottle gave amazing results. The best launch was from Denis Osman (10-B), which stayed more than 10 s in air. Razvan Stanescu's rocket design was unique with its manual trigger system. Our next objective is to find ways to increase the vertical range and attach a parachute for safe landing. Congratulations to all our students who successfully completed their work.
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21.04.2007