model rocket
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model
noun[C]
uk/ˈmɒd.əl/us/ˈmɑː.dəl/
something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of ...
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rocket
noun
uk/ˈrɒk.ɪt/us/ˈrɑː.kɪt/
a large cylinder-shaped object that moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, used for space travel or as ...
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The cover photo shows the launch of amodelrocketapproximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall with a small camera as the payload.
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He based it on a real-life experience, in which he, as a child, accidentally launched amodelrocketinto a window in his house.
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These days, flyers can also mount single-usemodelrocketengines to provide a short (less than 10 second) burst of power.
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There were also technical articles onmodelrocketdesign that would include several pages of theory and equations.
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One can participate in a variety of activities such as paper airplane contests ormodelrocketconstruction.
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More recently, rockets have scaled to a much smaller size, thus leading to a new hobby ofmodelrocketbuilding.
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The burn rate and hence chamber pressure and maximum thrust ofmodelrocketmotors is also tightly controlled.
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Many companies producemodelrocketkits and parts but due to their inherent simplicity some hobbyists have been known to make rockets out of almost anything.
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Zinc powder is sometimes used as a propellant in model rockets.
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The strip's artists also worked on a variety of tie-in promotions such as comic books, toys and model rockets.
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Model rockets appeared on the covers and in articles for several years.
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Other products include plastic model kits, model rockets, model trains, slot cars, crafts, jigsaw puzzles and games.
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Such rocket technology has also been used for the delivery of mail by rocket and is used as propulsion for most model rockets.
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As a teenager his hobbies and interests were model rockets, chemistry, radios, electronics, and reading science fiction.
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He developed an interest in rocketry, building and testing model rockets in 1927.
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Solid rockets are still used today in model rockets and on larger applications for their simplicity and reliability.
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Freiberger pitched the subplot involving the model rockets in the beginning of the episode.
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In larger, heavier model rockets, a second launch lug is generally added closer to the nose cone and lined up with the first, to provide additional support.
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It supports all aspects of safe consumer sport rocket flying, from small model rockets with youth groups to very large high power rockets flown by adult hobbyists.
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