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    • Diagram of a stable model rocket.
    Rights: © Copyright. 2011. University of Waikato. All Rights Reserved. Published 30 November 2011 Size: 44 KB Referencing Hub media

    This stable model rocket shows the centre of gravity (cg) (also known as the centre of mass) closer to the front end of the rocket than the centre of pressure (cp).

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      Rocket aerodynamics

      Rocket aerodynamics is the study of how air flows over a rocket and how this affects drag and stability. The nose cone and fins of a rocket are designed to minimise drag (air resistance) and to ...

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