Aerodynamics chemistry work

FLIGHT

Aim: To learn about flight and aerodynamics. 

• In your groups of 3 you will make a paper plane and measure its distance and behaviour.
• In groups of 3 you will make a water rocket and record its distance and behaviour. 

Definition:
According to Google:

the study of the properties of moving air and 

the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

4 forces of flight:

1.   Gravity
2.  Drag   
3.   Thrust
4.   Lift

Paper Plane:

Material:

1. Paper
2.  Scissors

Steps:

1. Fold lengths way
2. Fold it again
3. Fold corners

Findings:

Plane Type	Distance	Behaviour
Normal	5m	straight line
Ailerons	3m	Curves to the side   but straight
Paper clip	5m	straight

Conclusion:

We found that the normal plane flew straight for 5 metres. Secondly, the Ailerons also directed straight but curved a little bit at the end as well and it flew 3 metres. Also with using the paper clip, the paper plane flew 5 metres and it flew straight. Aerodynamics is complex but it can be fun, The word I learnt more about was gravity for example when you walk you have gravity so you can jump around a bit. This project was definitely fun

and I learnt a lot about aerodynamics and the 4 forces of flight.