Paper helicopters

Aim: To investigate the relationship between wing size and drag

Equipment: Paper, Scissors, a paper clip,stopwatch, meter ruler

Method:

1. Cut out and assemble the four helicopters on the opposite page. attach the paper clip to one of the helicopters

 2. One members of your group holds the helicopter at a height of 2 metres.

3. On the count of three, the person helicopter drops it, while another member of your group times how long it takes for the helicopter to hit the floor.

4. Record your results in the table below.

5. Repeat each drop three times.

6. Repeat steps 2-5 using the helicopter models.