The Physics of a Firework Rocket | Measuring Launch Speed, Acceleration & Thrust

How much thrust does a small consumer firework rocket actually produce? Using slow-motion video from an iPhone, I measured the rocket's launch over the first yard of flight and used basic physics to estimate its speed, acceleration, and thrust. In this video you'll see: • Slow-motion launch footage • Time measurements from the video • Average speed calculation • Acceleration calculation • Estimated rocket thrust using Newton's Second Law • How simple measurements can reveal surprising physics Rocket specifications: • Length: approximately 5 inches • Diameter: approximately 1/2 inch • Mass: 39.18 grams Special thanks to my brother-in-law, Dan, for helping with the filming. This video is intended for educational purposes and demonstrates how physics can be applied to analyze everyday phenomena. If you enjoy physics, engineering, and hands-on STEM experiments, please consider subscribing for more videos. #Physics #Fireworks #STEM #Rocket #Engineering 📘 Check out my book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00961PJ8M?ccs_id=5d685dad-2325-4b0f-96f1-7e9ae239e981