We got all our background research from http://users.bigpond.net.au/mechtoys/waterrocket.html. We chose this project because we were interested and intrigued after watching “October Sky”.
What angle will the rocket travel the furthest distance?
If everything goes as we expect we think that when the rocket is placed at 50 degrees it will travel the greatest distance.
· About 10 feet of 1x4
· 4 Clamps
· 2 feet of Radiator Hose
· Air Compressor
· 2 600mL Pop Bottles
· Duct Tape
· 5 Nails
· 6 ˝ Inch Screws
· Twine
· Hinges
· Protractor
· Water
· Electric Drill