Aerodynamics
Fins on Formula 1 cars
1. Aim: To find out which fin creates the least amount of drag.
2. Hypothesis: The helicopter with the longest fins will create the most drag.
3. Method:
Equipment:
Scissors
Helicopter copies
Paperclips
From the table of results, plot a graph of the average time to fall.
1. Aim: To find out which fin creates the least amount of drag.
2. Hypothesis: The helicopter with the longest fins will create the most drag.
3. Method:
Equipment:
Scissors
Helicopter copies
Paperclips
- In pairs you will cut out the 4 different helicopters.
- One member of your group holds the helicopter at a 2Metre height and releses it.
- On the count of three, the helicopter is released and the person dropping the helicopter releases it.
- Record your results in the graph chart .
- Repeat each drop three times
4. Results:
Wing Span
|
Time to fall
|
Time to fall
|
Time to fall
|
Average time
|
3cm
|
1.57s
|
1.24s
|
1.47s
|
1.46s
|
4
|
1.08s
|
1.30s
|
2.14s
|
1.5s
|
5
|
1.71s
|
2.43s
|
1.91s
|
2.01s
|
6
|
2.26s
|
2.27s
|
3.01s
|
2.51s
|
From the table of results, plot a graph of the average time to fall.
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