We recently used the launching of paper airplanes (we used index cards in class) to develop our concept of acceleration.Paper airplanes are wonderful tools for illustrating many physics concepts, but the most fun is from making them and flying them.
We will be having an indoor competition for paper airplanes in two categories:
1) Distance/Displacement: Whose plane can go the furthest?
2) Duration: Whose plane can stay in the air the longest (the world record for this is 27.6 seconds).
The Rules: (check back here before you begin your project as the rules below may be changed)
- All work must be done on your own time, as an individual or as a team (you choose your team, maximum of four people).
- You may use only one 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper. The paper may be folded, cut or torn, but you are limited to that one sheet. Make sure you include identifying markings on your plane.
- You may use one paper clip and a small amount of adhesive tape (scotch tape or masking tape) in the construction of your plane.
- You must build two planes: one to fly and one to show how it was constructed.
- you may not use anything other than your hand/arm to lauch the plane.
- You will be allowed three attempts.
- Distance/Displacement will be measured as a direct line from the launch point to the point where the plane's motion stops, no matter which direction the plane traveled in its journey.
- Duration will be timed with a stopwatch.
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