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Lesson Answers - Novice Aerospace Tech

Novice Aerospace Tech - Airplanes
- What word means a force that pushes an object forward?
    A: Thrust
- Why is it important to balance the weight in an airplane?
    A:  To fly smoothly so that passengers and cargo are transported safely to their destination.
- What did you use to thrust your airplane forward?

    A: A rubber band
- What did you use to balance your airplane?
    A: Paperclips 


Novice Aerospace Tech - Fluttering Butterflies
- What did you use to thrust your butterfly forward?
    A: Thrust
- Why do wings need to be the same size and shape?
    A:  For symmetry and balance


Novice Aerospace Tech - Kites
- What is the difference between the spine & the spar of a kite?
   A: The spine is vertical and the spar is horizontal.
- Why was the plastic table covering material the best choice for the cover of the kite?
   A: Because it is thin and very light.
- Will a bigger kite fly better than a smaller kite?
   A:  No, how well a kite flies has more to do with its symmetry than the actual size of the kite.
- Why is it important for the kite shape to be symmetrical?
   A: For drag to disperse evenly & balanced over surface of kite. 
 

Novice Aerospace Tech - Stomp Rockets
- Why is it important that no air escape from your fuselage?
    A: Energy will be lost.  Air will escape through any leaks which will not propel the rocket.
- What is needed to make our rockets fly?
    A: Thrust
- What component of a rocket launcher stores compressed air? 
    A: Air Pump
- What is the purpose of the feeder line?
    A: Connecting the air pump to the launch tube so that air travels through it to launch the rocket into the air.
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