Does mass affect how far a paper airplane can fly?
It affects the mass depending on the shape or the size of the paper airplane.
How does the mass of the paper airplane affect how far it flies?
A paper airplane is affected by gravity, in proportion to its mass. The paper airplane will only stay aloft as long as the lift (upward force) is greater than or equal to the force of gravity (downward), plus the time it takes to fall to the ground. Thus, for the same amount of lift, a lighter airplane will fly farther.
How does the weight of paper affect how far a paper airplane will fly?
Generally and theoretically speaking, it all depends on Gravity, since the weight (not the mass) of an object determines how fast it will fall. Thus it is general knowledge to say that the heavier the weight of the paper, the shorter the flight path. The lighter the weight of the paper, the longer the airplane will stay in the air. Of course, this also is highly dependent on the aerodynamic integrity of the paper airplane…
How does adding paperclips to the nose of a paper plane affect its flight?
It shifts the center of gravity forward. If the paper airplane originally had the center of gravity too far back, causing it to nose up and stall a paperclip or two can correct this and produce stable flight. If the paper airplane originally had the center of gravity correctly positioned or was too far forward the paperclip will cause it to nose down and crash.
Why does a heavier paper airplane fly further than a lighter paper airplane?
The answer to this question is a matter of some fairly simple physics which I will try to explain to you. First, you need to understand that most paper airplanes are not really airplanes. Airplanes fly because the shape of the wing produces lift; paper airplanes mostly fly as projectiles, meaning that they fly because you throw them. The first reason that the lighter airplane might not fly as far is in the design. Typically…
Does the shape of the wings on a paper airplane change how far it flies?
Absolutely. Wing design not only changes the ability of a paper airplane to glide and maintain lift but also how it flies, whether it is best thrown with force or delicately for maximum glide effect. Some wings also, especially if modified with crimps or wing-end struts and the like, cause the plane to do rolls and loops and will shorten it's ability to fly far and instead invest its force in vertical climbs.
Which is the best estimate for the mass of a pair of sneakers 1kg 1g 10kg 10g?
A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram. A large baseball bat has a mass of about 1 kilogram. Based on these two examples, 1 gram (the mass of 1 paperclip), and 10 grams (the mass of about 10 paperclips) is far too light. 10 kilograms is equivalent to the mass of 10 large baseball bats, which is far too heavy for the mass of a pair of sneakers, so the best estimate…