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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.
Center of gravity for an airplane?
The center of gravity is a point on the airplane that the airplane would balance while sitting on the ground. The center of gravity or also called "the CG" is important in trimming the aircraft in flight as the weight has to balance out the forces on the wing. It is also important in aerodynamic maneuvers as the G-forces act through CG.
How does the mass of the piece of paper compare with the mass of the paper airplane?
The peice of paper compares to the paper airplane because they both have the same mass. Whether a paper is flat,folded in half or is shaped into a fancy paper boat it will always have the same amount of mass.
What force is activated because of the mass of the airplane and works to pull an airplane to the ground?
Gravity
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.
What happens to the airplane if the center of gravity is too far forward?
If the center of gravity is too far forward, the airplane may become difficult to control, with a tendency to pitch down uncontrollably. This can lead to instability and potential loss of control in flight. Pilots must ensure that the center of gravity remains within the specified limits for safe operation.
What is the significance of the empty weight center of gravity range of an aircraft?
If the cg is not with in range the airplane will crash.
How does gravity effect paper airplanes?
The lift of the paper airplane is created by the wings and the thirst that you provide with your arm. Gravity is the force that brings the plane down and keeps it moving once the energy you provided with your arm has dissipated. The downward motion of the airplane caused by gravity keeps it moving forward which allows the wings to continue to provide lift.
How does drag affect a paper airplane?
Drag effects paper airplane just as it affects anything else that moves. It is either parasitic or induced on paper airplanes. Drag may reduce a paper airplanes speed and/or range.
What force pull an airplane towards the earth and is related to the mass of the airplane?
The force that pulls an airplane towards the Earth is gravity. Gravity is directly related to the mass of the airplane, meaning that the greater the mass of the airplane, the stronger the force of gravity pulling it towards the Earth.
What determines the longitudinal stability of an airplane?
The longitudinal stability of an airplane is primarily determined by the location of the center of gravity (CG) in relation to the aerodynamic center of the wing. If the CG is in front of the aerodynamic center, the airplane tends to be stable. If the CG is too far behind the aerodynamic center, the airplane can become unstable. Pilots use the elevator control surface to adjust the pitch and maintain longitudinal stability.
Why would a paper airplane crash without wings?
If the airplane is not a lifting body and has no wings, there could be no lift to hold it aloft. Therefore, the only force acting on the aircraft in the vertical dimension is gravity, and so the airplane falls.
