What are the structural design characteristics of a model rocket that will affect its performance?
The structural design characteristics of a model rocket are the nose cone length and width, the length of the body tube, and the number and location of the fins. 8. What design characteristics will affect maximum altitude? How are the design characteristics related to the forces on a rocket in powered flight? The design characteristics that will most greatly affect altitude are the shape of the nose cone and length of the body tube. The nose cone shape fights against drag, so the more efficiently shaped it is, the less drag and ultimately the higher altitude. The length of the body tube also affects altitude because it affects the weight of the rocket the most. Since weigh is counteracting the thrust along with drag, the heavier a rocket is, the more difficult it will be to get it to reach a high altitude. 9. Compare your prediction and your observations for the total flight time and predicted landing location. Did the rocket land farther or closer to the launch pad than you predict? W
