Paper Airplanes: Why Flaps and Folds Matter
Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
aerodynamics, forces, drag, physics
IntroductionHave you ever wondered what makes a paper plane fly? Some paper planes clearly fly better than others. But why is this? One factor is the kind of design used to build the plane. In this activity, you will get to build a paper plane and change its basic design to see how this affects its flight. There is a lot of cool science in this activity, such as how forces act on a plane so it can fly, so get ready to start folding!CreditsTeisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
10-20 minutes
Total Project Time
10-20 minutes
Key Concepts
aerodynamics, forces, drag, physics
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