What Are the Key Aerodynamic Principles Impacting Paper Plane Flight?

[mAfouk]

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hello,
I have to do an investigation in Pysics, I chose aerodynamics of a paper plane...
the thing is I am new to aerodynamics. basically I only want to know the areas of aerodynamics that are applied onto a paperplane so I can research these and get to know more about them.

 

[mAfouk]

please I need this... can no one help me?

 

[candice1]

hey :) i read that you are/have researched to aerodynamics of a paper plane. i am currently doing an investigaiton similar to that, but I am mainly focusing on the effect that a greater wing span has on the amount of lift..

ive researched the bernoulli and Newton explanations and was wondering, since you would know that a paper plane has a flat wing instead of an airfoil design, what explanation would than create the lift of the plan?

 

[mAfouk]

Well the most simplistic and obvious cause of lift is: the wings push the air downwards (normaly. If the p. airpale works properly) so according to Newtons law, the air applies an equal and opposite force on the wings. And that is basically why lift occures.

I hope this was useful

 

[rwisz]

Hello,

I am excited to hear about your investigation on the aerodynamics of a paper plane. Aerodynamics is a fascinating field of study that involves the study of the motion of air and its effects on objects moving through it. In the case of a paper plane, the main areas of aerodynamics that are applied are lift, drag, and thrust.

Lift is the force that allows the paper plane to stay in the air and is created by the difference in air pressure between the top and bottom surfaces of the wings. To understand lift, you will need to research concepts such as Bernoulli's principle, airfoil shapes, and angle of attack.

Drag is the resistance that the paper plane experiences as it moves through the air. This force is caused by the friction between the air and the surface of the paper plane. To understand drag, you will need to research concepts such as air resistance, streamline flow, and the effect of surface texture on drag.

Thrust is the force that propels the paper plane forward and is created by the propulsion of the plane's engines. In the case of a paper plane, thrust is created by the initial throw or launch. To understand thrust, you will need to research concepts such as Newton's laws of motion, propulsion systems, and the effect of weight on thrust.

I encourage you to also explore other areas of aerodynamics that may be relevant to your investigation, such as stability and control, center of pressure, and the effect of weight distribution on flight. Good luck with your research!