BASIC RELATION OF MOTION

Explanation: Considering rectilinear path of flight and neglecting all forces that causes turning effect, we have: (refer figure) Figure:

Also for instantaneous value of u and R the flight path is given by:

 The equation of in direction normal to motion is : From above two equations we get:

These are two very important equation of motion and hence can be molded according to the requirement as an when required.

Application of equation of motion:

The above two equations can be used to determine actual thrust during actual vehicle flights. Integrating the above equations we get actual histories of velocity and distance traveled thus the complete trajectory.

Wingless rocket projectile

Explanation:
The equations used above can be further simplified for wingless projectile as =0. Thus the acceleration in the direction of flight is obtained as: The force vector diagram shows the net force to be at an angle to flight path, which will be curved.

Figure:

In sounding rocket
With respect to sounding rocket the trajectory is vertical thus sin=1. in above equation, hence: The flight velocity changes with burning of fuel and at the end of burning period , velocity is given by: Where B =

HERE g= avg. gravitational attraction c= avg. time of effective exhaust velocity.