Pilot training · Briefing
Earn your docking clearance.
You're a cargo pilot in training. Pass five flight checks by choosing the right engine thrust before you launch. Once you launch, you can't change anything, so do the math first.
Partner A: calculates and sets the thrustPartner B: checks the math, then launchesSwitch every check
How each check works
- Read the check. It gives you the ship's mass and what you need to do.
- Calculate. Use the rules in How it works. The main one: a = Fnet ÷ m.
- Set the thrust and write your prediction.
- Launch and watch. The debrief shows what happened and why.
- Answer the worksheet. Tap Worksheet at the top. New questions appear after each launch.
Pass on your first launch to earn ★★★. If you miss, the numbers change, so you'll need to recalculate.
Flight checks
Pass the checks in order. Pass check 5 to earn docking clearance and unlock the bonus.
Flight data
Simple model: space has no friction or air resistance. The only opposing force is one a check tells you about.
First Light Physics
Mission log
| Flight check | Result | Stars | Launches | Last prediction vs. actual |
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Open My work to check your worksheet answers and turn them in on Google Classroom.