Astrophysics/Math/Rockets?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Thanks octavius95! :slight_smile: I really like math…I wish I didn’t make those stupid mistakes… lol, but what can ya do? Just because I don’t have a grade in a class doesn’t mean that I can’t learn it myself! :D</p>

<p>Fantasy - I’m in Honors Chemistry now, and next year I’ll be in Honors Physics and Honors Algebra II w/ Trig. :)</p>

<p>See, I’m President of the Astronomy club at school, and my moderator wants to try out model rockets. I’ve always wanted to do that…and I thought I could make things more interesting by learning the math. I know how to find a rocket’s maximum altitude through trig! I learned that last night!</p>

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<p>Oh okay :slight_smile: the reason I asked is because rocket science is field where you have to be strong in Physics and Calculus. Also BTW I LOVE your enthusiasm lol.</p>

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<p>Joynjoy, I agree with your statement. Differentiating and integrating isn’t hard, it’s the stupid algebra mistakes that will bite you.</p>

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<p>Honors Algebra II w/ Trig provides an excellent foundation for a calculus course. Try to work around the system and take Calculus BC your senior year. Self-Study the few Pre-Calc concepts before taking the class, which will take little time.</p>

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<p>They won’t let me take Calc BC or any Calculus in my senior year. At my school, there’s no testing out, skipping, dual enrolling, summer math, any of that. It sucks, but it’s all I can work with. But they can’t stop me from learning it.</p>

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<p>[Rocket</a> and Space Technology](<a href=“http://www.braeunig.us/space/index.htm]Rocket”>Rocket and Space Technology)</p>

<p>^ Basically, what math should I learn for that?</p>

<p>EDIT: It brings you right to the homepage, which is annoying. Just click on “rocket propulsion.”</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>This may not exactly answer your question, but you should understand that although your enthusiasm is admirable, it’s unfounded. Without taking atleast introductory college level math or physics classes, you cannot be certain rocket science and astrophysics (two completely different subfields btw) is what you want to do for the rest of your life. I would suggest that you spend the next couple years taking the classes your school has to offer while being open to the idea that your interests may change. </p>

<p>Separately, taking calculus without the appropriate prerequisites is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, that’s what everyone has already said and you are still looking for another answer. I’m sorry that it isn’t what you wanted to hear.</p>

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<p>I know that they’re two different subfields. I know what’s best for myself. Thanks though.</p>