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Direct linkAshline, George; Ellis-Monaghan, Joanna – PRIMUS, 2006
We describe an easy and fun project using water rockets to demonstrate applications of single variable calculus concepts. We provide procedures and a supplies list for launching and videotaping a water rocket flight to provide the experimental data. Because of factors such as fuel expulsion and wind effects, the water rocket does not follow the…
Descriptors: Calculus, Student Projects, Mathematical Concepts, Visual Aids
