Flight
Aim: To learn about flight and aerodynamics.
Definition:
According to google the definition
of Aerodynamics:
the study of the properties of moving air and
the interaction between the air and solid
bodies moving through it.
4 forces of flight:
4 forces of flight:
- gravity
- thrust
- lift
- drag
Paper Plane:
Material:
1. Paper
2. Scissor
Steps:
1. Make a fast paper aeroplane
2. Put an aileron on the back of the flaps
3. Throw the paper aeroplane without the ailerons
4. Next throw with the ailerons
5. Measure how far the paper airplane goes
Findings:
My launch
Plane Type
|
Distance
|
Behaviour
|
Normal
| 3.6m | straight line |
Ailerons
| 3.2m | it loops and curves to the side |
Rudder
| 5m | straight line |
Christians launch
Plane Type
|
Distance
|
Behaviour
|
Normal
| 5m | straight line |
Ailerons
| 1.9m | curves to the side |
Paper clip | 3.9 | straight line |