λ+Analysis

= Data and Analysis =

Measured Data
Angle of elevation was measured from a point 50.m from the launch site, as illustrated by diagram below.
 * Angle of Elevation || 45 degrees ||
 * Time Up || 5.76 seconds ||
 * Time Down || 4.67 seconds ||

Height
Since tan(45) = height/baseline height = baseline * tan(45) height = 50.m * 1 __height = 50.m__

Average Ascent Velocity
D (height of rocket) = 50.m T (time up) = 5.76s V = ?

V = D/T V = 50.m / 5.76s __V = 8.7m/s__

Average Descent Velocity
D (height of rocket) = 50.m T (time down) = 4.67s V = ?

V = D/T V = 50.m / 4.67s __V = 11m/s__

Non-vertical flight of rocket (caused by lateral wind, angle of launch pad into wind.) Invalidates baseline measurement, potentially large effect on calculated maximum height of rocket.
Additionally, the 50m baseline was not measured but simply paced out, casting further doubt as to its accuracy.

Measurement error: precise point / time of apogee is difficult to determine. Probably minor effects on measured values.
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