Paper+Rockets+vs.+Balloon+Rockets

Balloon Rocket Newton's 3rd Law 1. Tell when the greatest unbalanced force is exerted on the paper rocket; before or during its flight.  2. Tell how and when the first law of motion affects the paper rocket.  3. Tell how and when the third law of motion affects the paper rocket.  4. Tell when the greatest unbalanced force is exerted on the balloon rocket; before or during its flight.  5. Tell how and when the first law of motion affects the balloon rocket.  6. Tell how and when the third law of motion affects the balloon rocket.  Putting it all together:  7. Explain the flight of the paper rocket using the first and third laws of motion.  8. Explain the flight of the balloon rocket using the first and third laws of motion.  Balloon Rocket Activity  1. Blow up a balloon, tape it to a straw on a string, release the balloon and watch it go.  2. Construct and launch a two stage balloon rocket similar to the picture provided.