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Not necessarily. It's all down to the aerodynamic shape of the wing - and the amount of force used to propel the plane.

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Does paper air plane wingspan increases glide distance?

Yes, a larger wingspan generally allows a paper airplane to glide farther because it provides more lift and stability. A longer wingspan helps the aircraft stay in the air longer by generating more airflow over the wings. Additionally, a larger wingspan can help reduce drag, allowing the paper airplane to fly more efficiently.


How do paper airplanes work and what factors affect their flight performance?

Paper airplanes work by utilizing the principles of aerodynamics. When thrown, the wings of the paper airplane create lift, which allows it to stay in the air. Factors that affect a paper airplane's flight performance include the design of the airplane, the weight distribution, the shape of the wings, and the force of the throw.


What is the length of a paper clip to the nearest millimeter?

The length of a standard paper clip is approximately 28 millimeters.


Why do paper airplanes fly?

Paper airplanes fly due to the principles of aerodynamics. When a paper airplane is thrown, the shape of its wings and the angle at which it is thrown create lift, which allows the airplane to stay in the air and glide. The force of gravity pulling the airplane down is counteracted by the lift generated by the wings, allowing the airplane to fly.


How do paper airplanes fly?

Paper airplanes fly due to the principles of aerodynamics. When thrown, the shape and design of the paper airplane create lift, which is the force that allows it to stay in the air. The wings of the paper airplane are designed to generate lift by creating a pressure difference between the top and bottom surfaces of the wings. This lift, along with the thrust generated by the initial throw, allows the paper airplane to fly through the air.

Related Questions

What is something important for paper airplanes?

Have a large wingspan and and to throw it from the center of balance.


What is the average length of a paper airplanes wings?

The average length of a short size normal paper is about 5-7 cm.


How do you build paper airplanes?

A good paper airplane should be well-balanced and have a wingspan appropriate to its type (stunt, glider, or dart). For more information, go to www.paperaeronautics.org/tipsforagoodplane .


Why do wing length and plane weight matter with paper airplanes?

The combination of wing area and plane weight affect a paper airplane's glide ratio and range.


What makes paper airplanes?

Lift makes paper airplanes fly, just as it does real planes.magic


Where can you recycle paper?

Make paper airplanes...


Where were paper airplanes invented?

airplanes were invented in the united states


What makes paper airplanes fly?

Lift makes paper airplanes fly, just as it does real planes.magic


How design effect paper airplanes?

Design can effect paper airplanes just as it does real aircraft. Paper airplanes can be a huge variety of designs and be specialized, just as real aircraft. This can be for style orfor performance.


How many paper airplanes can you make with 1 piece of paper?

The number of paper airplanes possible would be a function of their individual sizes. It could be one paper airplane, or many.


If Cindy can build 40 paper airplanes in an hour and she builds 100 in three hours what was the length of her break?

A half hour. She builds 20 paper airplanes in a half hour. So in 2 1/2 hours she can build 100. She had a 30 minute break, if she worked without a break she would have made 120 paper planes.


What can kids make out of paper?

Snowflakes, hearts, paper airplanes...