Build a Paper Airplane Launcher
Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Potential energy, kinetic energy, engineering design
IntroductionHere's a challenge: Try throwing a paper airplane by moving just your wrist (don't move your elbow or shoulder). It's hard, isn't it? How could you get a paper airplane to fly far if you can use only a short distance to launch it? Try this activity to find out! CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
Potential energy, kinetic energy, engineering design
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