Educational material related to the
Hobart Class DDGs
( Air Warfare Destroyers )
built at Techport, Adelaide
South Australia
AWD ALLIANCE / DECD
STEM Program –
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Le Fevre High School - The Maritime School of South Australia
The Maritime School of South Australia
ALLIANCE / DECD
STEM Program –
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Author / Developer : Thierry Herman Mathematics and Maritime Science Teacher - Le Fevre High School
The Maritime School of South Australia
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MISSIONS
Theme
Mathematics
Physics
Science / Chem
HULL
Year 8
Hull volume
calculations
Year 10
Why does it
Float ?
Year 11
Hull protection
Electrochem.
CERT II
Welding
Techniques
PROPULSION
SYSTEMS
Year 9
Propeller
Geometry
Year 11 / 12
How Fast does
it turn ?
Year 11 /12
Which metal for
which use ?
CERT I
Pitch
Year 10 / 11
Quadratics
Applications
Year 11
What is a focal
point ?
Year 9
Microwaves
Energy Transfer
CERT III
Building a
Parabolic BBQ
Year 10
Year 12
Parabolic
Trajectories
Year 10
Propellant
Combustion
CERT II
Machining
Tolerances
RADAR
COMMUNICATIONS
BALLISTICS
/ RAS
Replenishment At Sea
Total Surface Area
of Propellant
VET
Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
HULL
Mathematics
Measurement
& Volume
Year 8
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMMG198
Develop the formulas for volumes of rectangular and
triangular prisms and prisms in general. Use
formulas to solve problems involving volume
(ACMMG198)
investigating the relationship between volumes of rectangular
and triangular prisms
The Maritime School of South Australia
Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of ship hulls and in particular to the
calculation of the volume of prismatic solids.
This unit will enable students to calculate the immersed volume of simplified
ship hulls and therefore, the displacement of a ship.
A ship hull can be modelled and broken down into three parts :
Front ( Prow ):
Mid-ship :
Rear ( Stern ) :
Triangular prism,
Rectangular prism
Trapezoidal Prism
Each of these volumes are calculated separately and added together to find the
overall volume.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Prismatic Volumes
Calculator for calculating the surface of a Triangle (Web)
Calculator for calculating the surface of a Rectangle (Web)
Calculator for calculating the surface of a Trapezium (Web)
Example :
Calculations for the volume of prisms ( Video )
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the calculation of the immersed volume of AWD hull
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
PHYSICS tab : Archimedes Principle ( Why does it float ? )
CHEMISTRY tab : Hull Protection and Electrochemistry
VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Platonic Solids
Who developed the first understanding of how to calculate volumes ?
Check out the volume in cubic metres of the Great Pyramid. How was it calculated ?
What is Calculus and how is it related to the calculation of volumes ?
( even if you are in year 8, you can get the basic facts about calculus and understand
its application regarding the calculation of volumes without going into too many
details ).
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Archimedean Solids
Archimedes and his work
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
HULL
Physics
Archimedes
Principle
Year 10
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACSSU229
The motion of objects can be described and
predicted using the laws of physics (ACSSU229)
Recognising that a stationary object, or a moving object with
constant motion, has balanced forces acting on it
Recognising and applying Newton’s Third Law to describe the
effect of interactions between two objects
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to Archimedes Principle as well as the third law of Newton
applied in the Maritime world and in particular to ships and submarines.
This unit will enable students to investigate the properties of Buoyancy and do
calculations relating to displacement and density.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Archimedes Principle
Prismatic Volumes
Calculator for calculating the base area of a Prism (Web)
Calculations for the volume of Cylinder (Video)
Calculations for the volume of Spheres (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Practical activity on Archimedes Principle
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Volumes and Measurement
CHEMISTRY tab : Hull Protection and Electrochemistry
VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Archimedes the Man and the Scientist
The story of Archimedes, the Crown and the King
The buoyancy of super-tankers and container ships
Who invented the first submarine ?
Can you use Archimedes principle to explain why a hot air balloon can fly ?
Who invented the first hot air balloon ?
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Buoyancy and submarines (Video)
Make a working submarine ! ( Cartesian Diver ) (Video)
Do eggs float ? (Video)
Why do things float ? (Video)
Plimsoll line (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
HULL
Chemistry
Hull Protection
Year 11
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ELECTRO - CHEMISTRY
Students investigate Redox reactions and predict the out come
of a reaction ( wether the reaction takes place and if so, the
products of the reaction ) , when metals and ions are in
contact in aqueous phase.
They do this by using the Redox Potential table.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the Redox Potential and the passive and active
protection of metal in an oxidising environment.
This unit will enable students to apply their knowledge of electrochemistry to
investigate the ways to protect the steel hull of a ship, in particular the hull of
the AWD.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
What is an Oxidant ?
What is a Reductor ?
Anodic protection of Metals
STUDENT RESOURCE : Practical activity : how to chemically engrave a copper object
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Volumes and Measurement
PHYSICS tab : Hull buoyancy and Archimedes Principle
VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
The zinc anodes used on the AWD are part of what is called passive protection.
Investigate wether it is possible to “actively” protect steel.
Application of electrochemistry to the production of circuit boards in electronics
Does the keel of a ship rust faster than the water line ?
The answer is counterintuitive and is worth investigating.
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
A violent Redox reaction : Alumino-thermie. (Video)
Redox reactions in Biochemistry (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
HULL
VET
Welding
Techniques
Cert II
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Specific welding techniques must be used for specific metals.
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the different techniques used to weld specific metals
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
STUDENT RESOURCE :
Arc Welding
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Volumes and Measurement
PHYSICS tab : Why does it float ?
CHEMISTRY tab : Hull Protection
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
How are aluminium boats and ships welded ?
Who developed the first arc welder ?
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
Propulsion
Systems
Mathematics
Propeller
Geometry
Year 9 and up
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMMG196, ACMNA208, ACSSU229
 Find Perimeters of circles
 Solve problems involving direct proportion
 The motion of objects can be described and predicted by
using the laws of physics.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of circles.
This unit will enable students to calculate the perimeter of circles, find the
distance covered by certain points of the propeller, study what RPM means,
calculate the linear speed of specific points of the propeller and finally,
students will be offered templates to build their own propeller out of balsa
wood or equivalent material.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
How to calculate the perimeter of a circle (Video)
What does RPM mean ? (Video)
How Propeller master shapes are made for making moulds (Video)
Car tachometer ( RPM meter ) in action (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the geometry of propellers and propeller making
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
PHYSICS tab : How fast does it turn ?
CHEMISTRY tab : Which metal for which use ?
VET tab : Pitch of a screw
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Where does the word tachometer come from ? Who developed the first tachometer ?
Try to find RPMs of common objects : Blades in a food processor, your bicycle
wheel, a car wheel, electric drill, etc ...
Who invented the first marine propeller ? ( they were called screws at the time )
Who invented the first aircraft propeller ?
What is an impeller and what is the difference with a propeller ?
In what kind of propulsion systems are they used ?
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Rotary Engines (Video)
James May Rotary blades ( Mini Helicopter ) (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
PROPULSION
SYSTEM
Physics
Rotational
Speed
Year 11 / 12
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : CIRCULAR MOTION
Properties of circular motion.
Relationship between Rotational and Linear speed.
Rotational ( centrifuge ) acceleration.
The Maritime School of South Australia
Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of propellers and to the rotational and
linear speeds of a point of the propeller. ( tip of a blade )
This unit will enable students to explore the relationship between the
rotational speed of a propeller in RPMs ( Revolutions Per Minute ) and in
Radiant per second.
It will then be possible, knowing the diameter of a propeller of the AWD to
calculate the linear speed of the tip of a blade.
This in turn relates to cavitation. A video will show at which point a propeller
starts to cavitate.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
RPMs and Radiant per second
Linear speed of rotation
Experiment : 100 000 RPM with an electric motor (Video)
Rotational acceleration
Cavitation
Cavitation (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : > Practical on RPMs and Centripetal force
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
PHYSICS tab : Archimedes Principle
CHEMISTRY tab : Electrochemistry
VET tab : Welding techniques
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
The different kinds of cavitation
Does the cavitation threshold change the operating depth of a propeller
( in submarines for instance )
Designs to limit cavitation
Investigate what Electro – hydrodynamic Propulsion Systems are
( do they already exist ? Check out their application in aeronautics )
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Hydroplanes
The first propeller
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
PROPULSION
SYSTEM
Chemistry
Metals and
Alloys
Year 11/12
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : Metals and their properties
This unit relates to metallurgy and in particular to the
properties of alloys used to make marine propellers.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the properties of metals and their application in the
Maritime world and in particular for the manufacture of marine propellers.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
What are metals and alloys ?
Which alloy / metal for which applications ?
Casting of metal objects (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on metals and alloys
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Propeller Geometry
PHYSICS tab : How fast does it turn ?
VET tab : Pitch of a screw
ADW Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
The different alloys used in the maritime world
Alloys used in Navy helicopters and aircrafts in general
Is carbon fibre a viable alternative ?
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Casting metal objects. Bronze ornaments (Video)
The 8 biggest ship propellers in the world (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
Propulsion
System
VET
Pitch of a
screw
Cert I
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of screws and what is called the pitch.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
STUDENT RESOURCE :
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Propeller Geometry
PHYSICS tab : How fast does it turn ?
CHEMISTRY tab : Which metal for which use ?
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Screws with two or more treads.
What is the biggest diameter screw and in which application is it used ?
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
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Theme
RADAR
Communications
Subject
Topic
Year level
Mathematics
Quadratics
Applications
Year 10/11
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMNA239
Explore the connection between algebraic and graphical
representations of relations such as simple quadratics, circles
and exponentials using digital technology as appropriate
The Maritime School of South Australia
Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometrical shape of satellite dishes and their
mathematical models as parts of Quadratic curves.
This unit will enable students to calculate the coordinates of points belonging
to quadratic curves, trace the corresponding graph and get a feel for the
influence that coefficients have on the shape of the parabola and therefore on
the shape of the antenna.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Quadratic Functions
How to calculate and represent Parabolas
Parameters influencing the shape of parabolas
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on Quadratics ( Calculations and Graphs )
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : (RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS )
PHYSICS tab : What is a focal point ?
SCIENCE tab : Microwaves and Transfer of Energy
VET tab : Building a parabolic BBQ
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
CATENARY Functions
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Who discovered Parabolas ?
Archimedes and his work – The quadrature of the Parabola
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
HULL
Physics
Focal Point
Year 11
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : Optics : Focal Point
This unit relates to the focal point of Parabolas and how to
find their location for a given parabola.
It is also possible from an engineering point of view to decide
before hand on the value of a focal distance, calculate and
build the parabola fitting the engineering requirements.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of parabolas, how to trace them with the
focal point and directrix method, and in the end, being able to design a
parabola fitting prerequisite properties.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Animation showing what the focal point of a parabola is
How to trace parabolas with focal point and directrix (Web)
The Physics of Parabolic mirrors (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on Tracing a Parabola with compass and square
RELATED TOPICS : ( RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS )
MATHS tab : Quadratics applications
SCIENCE tab : Microwaves and transfer of Energy
VET tab : How to build a parabolic BBQ
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
How to make parabolic solar cookers
Applications of parabolic reflectors (Video)
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Spy acoustic parabolas
Archimedes Death Ray
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Theme
Radar
Communications
Subject
Topic
Year level
Science
Energy
Transfer
Year 9
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACSSU190
Energy conservation in a system can be explained by
describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190)
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to electromagnetic energy transfers.
Students will use a simplified version of the Radar equation to study the
relationship between the range of a radar and the energy that needs to be
deployed to reach that range.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
The history of Radar technology (Video)
Spectrum of Electromagnetic radiations (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the Radar equation application
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : (RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS )
MATHS tab : Quadratics applications
PHYSICS tab : What is a focal point ?
VET tab : Building a parabolic BBQ
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Which is the biggest phased array Radar in operation ?
Who developed the first understanding of how Radars work ?
Check out weather Radars
Who invented the first microwave oven and what is the relationship between radars
and microwaves ovens ?
How safe are microwaves ( investigate mobile phones )?
Why do you have a mesh at the front of microwave ovens and what is the
relationship between the size of the mesh and the wavelength of the microwaves
used in a microwave oven ?
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
How are the signals generated in a radar ?
What is a phase array Radar and what are the advantages compared to
normal Radars ? (Video)
Phased Array Radar animation (Video)
Acoustic Phased Array demonstration (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
HULL
Mathematics
Measurement
& Volume
Cert II
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Building a parabolic mirror
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Maritime School of South Australia
Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of antennas and solar mirrors
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Example :
STUDENT RESOURCE :
RELATED TOPICS : (RADAR and COMMUNICATIONS )
MATHS tab : Applications of Quadratics
PHYSICS tab : What is a focal point ?
SCIENCE tab : Microwaves and Energy transfer
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Which is the biggest phased array Radar in operation.
( You will be surprised by it’s size )
Who developed the first understanding of how Radars work ?
Check out weather Radars
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Phased Array Radar animation (Video)
Acoustic Phased Array demonstration (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
BALISTICS
Mathematics
Total Surface Area
of Propellant
Year 10
Replenishment At Sea
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : ACMMG242
ACMNA235
Develop Solve problems involving surface area and volume
for a range of prisms, cylinders and composite solids
Solve problems involving linear equations, including those
derived from formulas
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the geometry of what are called GRAINS of propellant.
This unit will enable students to calculate the Total Surface Area of simple and
more complex cylindrical shapes ( the cylindrical shape is due to the process
of extrusion used to manufacture the grains of propellant).
The overarching principle is that, for a given volume of combustible material
( propellant, black powder, but also wood or even flour and powdered milk )
the Burning Rate of a substance can be dramatically increased by dividing the
material into fine particles. This happens because, for a given amount of
substance, as the particles ( Grains in Balistics ) become smaller, or their
geometry changes, the Total Surface Area of the substance increases
dramatically.
In this unit, TSAs are going to be calculated for different shapes and will be
used in graphs to determine optimum grain geometry.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Cylindrical Volumes
Definition of Total Surface Area and example
Video tutorial : TSA of a cylinder (Video)
Example of increased
burning rate
Creamer ( Powdered milk ) cannon (Video)
( Mythbusters Creamer Cannon ):
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on the calculation of the TSA of propellant grains
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
PHYSICS tab : Parabolic Trajectories
CHEMISTRY tab : Propellant Combustion
VET tab : Machining tolerance in boring cannons
ADW Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
The history of the manufacture of Black Powder.
( you will discover that the original application was not military, and that black powder
was simply used to celebrate events and frighten “demons” away).
What were the disadvantages of using black powder and what chemical compounds
did human invent to power modern rockets for instance.
Find out in which space vehicle solid powder booster rockets are still used.
Investigate the influence that the research on propellants had on the development of
Chemistry. ( Go back as far as the 9th Century in China, right up to present day ).
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Lycopodium Powder Combustion
Lycopodium Powder Combustion 2 (Video)
Lycopodium Power Combustion 3 (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
BALISTICS
Physics
Parabolic
trajectories
Year 12
Replenishment At Sea
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference : MOTION IN TWO DIMENSIONS
Students investigate the application of ballistics and motion of
projectiles in the Earth’s gravitational field to the firing of
projectiles hooked to a line between ships. This technique is
used to establish a physical link between these two ships,
which can be used for refuelling, cargo and personnel transfer
as well as medical evacuation.
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to motion in two dimensions and in particular, to the
parabolic trajectory of projectiles in the Earth’s gravitational field.
This unit will enable students to calculate for instance the minimal firing angle
needed to cover the distance between ships, if they are provided with the
minimal range needed and the initial velocity of the projectile ( Dongle )
Students will also investigate what happens if the dongle is fired with a less
powerful rifle ( smaller initial velocity ) and what conditions need to be met for
the dongle to still reach the other ship.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
The Physics of Trajectories ( Power Point )
US Navy RAS ( Replenishment At Sea ) (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on RAS and Ballistics calculations
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Total Surface Area of Propellant
CHEMISTRY tab : Propellant Combustion
VET tab : Machining tolerances in boring cannons
AWD Alliance Resource : US NAVY RAS (Video)
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
Who discovered parabolas
Who developed the first understanding gravitational equations ?
Investigate what is clout shooting in archery competitions
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
History of Replenishment At Sea ( RAS ) (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
Ballistics
Chemistry
Chemical
Reactions
Year 10 / 11
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
ACSSU187
Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a
range of products and can occur at different rates (ACSSU187)
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to chemical reactions.
Students will learn about propellant reaction and will be able to calculate
proportions of products of a combustion, in particular water and carbon
dioxide, by using a balanced chemical equation and the molar masses of
reactants and products.
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
Propellants
Chemical reactions ( Video)
Molar conversions moles to grams (Video)
STUDENT RESOURCE : Worksheet on Combustion Reactions
TEACHER RESOURCE: Solutions
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Total Surface Area of Propellant
PHYSICS tab : Parabolic Trajectories
VET tab : Machining tolerances boring cannons
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
What are the different types of propellant used in rockets ( Space shuttle )
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
Acrylic Rocket Engine (Video)
Ed Ted History lesson about Gun Powder (Video)
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Theme
Subject
Topic
Year level
Ballistics
VET
Machining
tolerances
Cert II
ACARA / SACE / VET Reference :
Machining tolerances
UNIT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Description of Unit :
This unit is related to the tolerances used when machining the bore of a
cannon
UNIT :
( To access Hyperlinks, left click on them)
Prior knowledge : See
STUDENT RESOURCE :
RELATED TOPICS : ( HULL )
MATHS tab : Total Surface Area of Propellant
PHYSICS tab : Parabolic Trajectories
CHEMISTRY : Combustion Reactions
AWD Alliance Resources : AWD Home Page
EXTENSION / POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPICS
You might want to investigate :
MORE INTERESTING INFORMATION
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