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Balloon rockets

Quiz by Jacqui Molloy

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What helps a balloon rocket move forward?
    The size of the balloon
    Air escaping from the balloon
    The weight of the balloon
    The color of the balloon
    30s
  • Q2
    What do you need to make a balloon rocket?
    A balloon, a feather, and water
    A car, a bicycle, and a scooter
    A balloon, a straw, and string
    A book, a pencil, and paper
    30s
  • Q3
    What direction does a balloon rocket go when the air is released?
    To the right
    Opposite to the direction of the escaping air
    In circles
    Straight up
    30s
  • Q4
    Why does the balloon rocket eventually stop moving?
    The string gets tight
    The straw gets blocked
    The balloon gets too cold
    The air in the balloon runs out
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the best way to make a balloon rocket go further?
    Use a larger balloon
    Color the balloon blue
    Use a heavier straw
    Make the string shorter
    30s
  • Q6
    What happens to the balloon rocket when the balloon is filled with more air?
    It moves faster and farther
    It bursts immediately
    It stays in one place
    It will not work at all
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a key principle that allows a balloon rocket to move?
    Newton's third law of motion
    The law of averages
    The law of gravity
    The law of magnetism
    30s
  • Q8
    What can you do to make your balloon rocket experiment more fun?
    Only use one color of balloon
    Do not use any balloons
    Try using different sizes and shapes of balloons
    Breathe in helium before starting
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main force that propels the balloon rocket forward?
    The heat from the balloon
    The color of the balloon
    The weight of the balloon
    The force of the escaping air
    30s
  • Q10
    What can you use to guide the path of a balloon rocket?
    A piece of string
    A plastic bag
    A rubber band
    A paper clip
    30s

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