The Science of Paper Plane Design
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What design modification did the team make to increase the angle of attack and generate more lift?

folding the nose back and shifting the center of gravity

How can the problem of a paper plane rolling be solved?

increasing the dihedral angle and pushing the wings up

What is the reason behind the nosedive tendency of the dart design paper plane?

its center of gravity being around the middle

What did the team at Bristol office encourage viewers to do after finding success with the mark 3 design?

<p>tweet their own designs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • The team at Bristol office has been investigating the science behind making a perfect paper plane.
  • A paper plane flies by generating lift, deflected air creates an equal and opposite force pushing up.
  • The dart design tends to nosedive due to its center of gravity being around the middle.
  • To keep the angle of attack for longer and generate more lift, the team refined the design by folding the nose back and shifting the center of gravity.
  • The problem of a paper plane rolling can be solved by increasing the dihedral angle and pushing the wings up, which increases stability.
  • The team has found success with the mark 3 design, but encourages viewers to tweet their own designs.
  • In future videos, viewers can learn how to make a hot air balloon and explore things going down.

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Explore the principles behind crafting the perfect paper plane, from adjusting the center of gravity to refining the wing design for increased stability. Learn from the team's mark 3 design and get inspired to create and share your own unique designs.

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