How do water bottle rockets demonstrate Newtons laws of motion?
The laws of motion explain how force affects the movement of an object. Many objects such as trains, airplanes, and theme park rides demonstrate these laws. In this experiment, you will work with a water bottle rocket to observe Newton’s laws. After constructing a basic launcher you will use a plastic two-liter bottle and water to measure the force required to lift the rocket. By adding water to the rocket, you will increase its mass. A rocket exhibits all three of Newton’s laws of motion. Newton’s first law states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion continues in motion. When the rocket is sitting on the launcher it is an object at rest. Once a force is applied to the rocket and it is in…
