Sharad Panchal,
Sagar Modale,
- Student, Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT) engineering college, Beed bypass road Satara Parisar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
- Assistant Professor, Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT) engineering college, Beed bypass road Satara Parisar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
In this study, the rocket travels a certain distance by utilizing the force provided by the alternative of using potassium nitrate (KNO3) and sugar (C12H22O11). this initial burst reduces the amount of fuel needed for the rocket to achive the necessary speeds and altitudes. Slingshot physics involves using stored elastic energy to shoot something at high speed. This energy comes from specially made elastic bands for slingshots and is initially provided by the muscle energy of the slingshot operator. In practice, the rubber tubes of the slingshot are stretched and secured at a specific point. The rocket is then placed in that position according to a predetermined design, and the secured slingshot tubes are released. This propels the rocket up to a certain distance with the force of the slingshot, after which the rocket continues using its own fuel. As the rocket reaches higher velocities, air resistance increases, which counteracts the force provided by the slingshot. This resistance must be carefully managed to ensure efficient propulsion. This concept also helps save fuel costs. Initially, only money is needed to build the stand, and it can be used repeatedly to launch such rockets. The concept saves fuel by utilizing elastic energy for the initial phase of the launch. The rocket’s own fuel is used only after the elastic energy is depleted, allowing it to continue its journey into space. The slingshot launcher stand requires an initial investment for construction. However, once built, it can be reused for multiple rocket launches, leading to a significant reduction in long-term costs.
Keywords: Launcher stand, elastic rubber, Bowl, prepared rocket, handing hooks.
[This article belongs to Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology(joaet)]
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Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | July 16, 2024 |
| Accepted | July 30, 2024 |
| Published | August 16, 2024 |