Conclusion

1. Comparing Results

1.    When we did the theory calculations to find our rocket's theoretical maximum height, we used the kinematics and free fall equations that Ms. Reese taught us in our science class. In order to figure out the rocket's actual maximum height, we used the triangulation equation; height=50m/tan(15).  We got the number 15, the degree in which the rocket reached its peak height.

2.     It was important to calculate the theoretical maximum height of the rocket because it gave us a reference point to which we could compare the actual peak height the rocket reached in our launch.  It was also useful because it enabled us to estimate how high our rocket would fly.

         B.    Reflection

1.     (see video)- Parachute did not open as expected

2.        Due to the great results of our rocket launch we can conclude that our fin design was well-made. Our rocket flew straight and high, proficiently completed the task it was designed to execute.

3.     In the rocket's first flight, the parachute failed to open and the rocket came crashed to its doom :(. For the second flight the parachute did open because we tied the string more loosely to ensure that it would work.

4.     We would like to experiment with different fin designs.