Paper plane test

Paper plane test

This test was the paper plane test where we took an average paper plane and attached a balloon to the top.  We took some trials to see what would happen with different designs.

Hypothesis

My thoughts of this test were the plane would take pickup height if the balloon was at the front and vise versa.

Materials

Paper plane

Tape

Balloon

Procedure

1. Make a standard paper plane.
2. After concluding these instructions add a tape loop to the top of the plane making sure it is double sided (sticky part on the outside).
3. Finally apply an inflated balloon to the upper side of the tape making sure the balloon is held shut.
4. Let er fly.

Results

Our trials led to many results and challenged my hypothesis hugely.  I thought the higher of the strength would be lower quality which was completely wrong.  After trialing I found out the higher strength meant the more chance of fetching lift and weaker equaled it to cut height.  The test went the exact opposite of my original thought. My reasoning was the lighter throw would cause wind to lift or do something with it.  The heavier throw would cut through the wind and go down which was WRONG!!

Conclusion

After concluding this test we found out the reasoning of the plane flying is because the balloons air is being rapidly thrown from the balloon propelling the plane forwards.  Overall this trial was fun and had amazing results.