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Basic physics question February 27, 2025 7:54 pm RobVG

A model rocket usually has a lightweight nose which is usually just a fraction of the total length. The ejection charge forces the nose cone and parachute out of the tube.
If friction forces are the same, would the ejection charge need to be stronger if the rocket separated in the middle with half the mass forward and half to the rear?

  • I don't think so. by podrock 2025-02-28 11:00:26
    • Engine details by RobVG 2025-03-03 11:58:06
      • And these are Estes solid fuel? by podrock 2025-03-03 18:25:04
        • If I have the same problem you did, it'll be a disaster. by RobVG 2025-03-03 19:29:10
          • Not these by RobVG 2025-03-03 19:27:54
            • Half a century is a long time. by podrock 2025-03-03 19:59:25
              • Join us by RobVG 2025-03-03 20:15:46
        • Sorry Pod. I went straight to talking about the rocket. by RobVG 2025-03-03 11:53:13
          • Just for looks by RobVG 2025-03-03 11:46:27
            • Design by RobVG 2025-03-03 11:38:11
              • The weight of the coupler is negligible by RobVG 2025-02-28 13:22:56

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