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orbitalmechanics [2011/08/25 22:55] donpdonp
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 +1 Newton = 1 kg * m/s^2
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 +== Vehicle
 +
 +80kg (175 lbs)
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 +80kg in earth's gravity (9.8m/s^2) creates 784 Newtons of downward force.
 +
 +== Motor
 +
 +http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_rocket_motor_classification
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 +1,000 N engine (enough to overcome rocket weight)
 +
 +== Launch
 +
 +The upward force is 216N.
 +
 +The motor runs for 1 second. 
 +
 +
 +== Questions
 +
 +What is the speed of the vehicle?
 +
 +216N * 1s = 216 kg m/s (Unit of momentum)
 +
 +216kg m/s / 80 kg = 2.7m/s
 +
 +What is the altitude of the vehicle?
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 +position = acceleration * time^2 / 2  (from two rounds of integration)
 +
 +2.7 * 1^2 / 2 = 1.45m
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