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For a stable model rocket, where should the center of pressure be compared to the center of gravity?

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  1. At exactly the same point
  2. Toward the nose, above it
  3. Toward the tail, below the center of gravity

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References

  1. NASA Glenn: Conditions for Rocket Stability www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/conditions-for-rocket-stability Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. NASA Glenn: Conditions for Rocket Stability www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/conditions-for-rocket-stability Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAP Model Rocketry Complete Guide www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Complete_Guide_F4ED514D80382.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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