Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Our experiment problem is "How will wing shape and size effect lift and flight?"
Is this a good experiment, and if so, what materials would you suggest to use?

Hi WALDMAN/LAROSA!

In my view, sounds like an excellent idea! You'll need to find variable shapes and materials. Any other thoughts out there?

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Thanks.

To all,

I meant variable shapes and SIZES.

Hey!

This sounds like a fun project. Here are some sites:

1. http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/proble ... ea_int.htm (look at this one!)
2. http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/foil2.html
3. http://www.earthlife.net/birds/flight.html

I never made wings before, so I'm not sure what materaials to use. Here are some materials that I think might be useful:

-wire
-tissue paper
-latex (gloves or balloons)
-straws
-wood
-nylon

I hope this helps!

Hi WALDMAN/LAROSA!

My guess is that stiff (and fllat) materials make the the best wings. Testing different materials could be part of your project, to see quantitatively which material makes the best wing.