Set: Phun with Physics (Rocket Recovery Systems)

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Streamer RecoveryAdvantages: Great on windy days Disadvantages: Not good for heavier rockets
Glide RecoveryAdvantages: Very slow descent Disadvantage: Thermal can rise faster than glider descends can carry glider away from sight
Featherweight RecoveryAdvantages: Terminal velocity Disadvantages: Only light rockets
Tumble RecoveryAdvantages: Extremely high drag, great for multistage rockets Disadvantages: Highest rate of descent
Purpose of Rocket Recover SystemsTo bring the rocket safely back to earth by creating enough drag or lift

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Creator physicsismypimp
Created November 27, 2008
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Subject Physics
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