Create the Basic Airplane from the video below. Test it 3 times and record your score.
Create your own Airplane. You can google ways to make paper airplanes if you need ideas. Test it 3 times and record your score.
Something to think about when creating your own Airplane:
Like all planes, paper airplanes experience four forces: gravity, thrust, lift, and drag. Simple changes, like wing size, body weight, and throw power can significantly alter the forces your plane experiences.
As the plane travels, air moves quickly over the top of the wings. This creates lower pressure over the wings, allowing the high pressure under the wings to lift the plane up. Try making wider wings or wings that curve up or down at the ends.
Air molecules push against the front of the plane as it travels, slowing it down. Make sure your plane’s nose is pointed and the body is lightweight.
When you throw your plane, you provide thrust, which pushes the plan forward through the air. This forward movement causes air molecules to travel over the top and bottom of the wings. Does the strength or the angle at which you throw your plan have an impact?
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