In this 5:42 video, students learn about the chemical reaction that occurs when liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen are combined to operate the space shuttle’s three main engines. It explains that although rocket propulsion is possible because of the principle of equal and opposite forces as explained in Newton’s third law, the realities of rocket science are very complicated.
Earth and Space Science
MULTIMEDIA MODULE
Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade