The First Challenge that started off the SLJ was a Nano Girl experiment. I unfortunately missed this, and only saw it today. So I decided to do it! For my flying thing I chose a paper ball. The reason why is because it is simple and easy to work with, if it broke I could make another. This was super fun and I asked and answered different types of questions. Can't wait for another one of these challenges! Make sure to check out the video below. Enjoy :)
4 Forces:
Gravity is the force that pulls down.
Lift is the force used to get things up and to keep a plane up in the air, the air flows underneath the wings.
Thrust is the force of moving things forward such as a plane: engine moves it forward.
Drag is the force that slows things down, create a pointy end to reduce drag.
Paper Ball:
1 Piece of Paper ball - 11 of my own Feet (Size 10)
2 Piece of Paper ball - 9 of my own Feet (Size 10)
What did I notice? : I noticed that the smaller ball went further (same thrust for each ball).
Why did this happen? : I think this happened because of the weight difference.
What would I change? : I would make the ball more compressed, and add a bit more thrust into the throw.
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ReplyDeleteMalo e lelei Kiarah,
DeleteIt's me Finau. Cool experiment! I liked how you explained the 4 forces of flight. I also enjoyed the video of you flying your paper ball. I also did this challenge and I made a paper plane. Keep up the amazing work!
Finau:)
Mōrena Kiarah,
ReplyDeleteIt’s Charlotte here, a blog commenter for Manaiakalani. Nice work completing the Nanogirl activity!
I think it is awesome how you pushed yourself further and asked and answered some questions yourself! I was very impressed about how well you were able to explain the different forces in a way that makes it easy for your blog readers to understand! Did you know much about forces before completing this task?
I wonder if there are any other types of flying things you can make out of paper that would fly further - this would be a cool experiment. For example, if your made a paper plane, would it fly further than your paper ball? Why or why not?
Ngā Mihi Nui
Charlotte Visser
Summer Learning Journey
Kia Ora Kiarah,
ReplyDeleteI am Angel and I am very impressed with your work!
It looks like your plane flew right across the room!
Anyways thanks for sharing!