Hypothesis (What I think will happen)
I think that the small plane will fly further because the wings will make the wind.
Background
The first paper plane was made around 200 years ago.
The longest distance ever flown by a paper plane was 88.1 metres.
There are four forces that act on the paper plane when it is flying.
- Thrust, how fast it is pushed
- Lift, how much wing area can be pushed up
- Gravity, pulls the plane down
- Drag, slows the plane down
Equipment
- A4 paper
- A5 paper
- Metre stick
Steps (Method)
Here’s a video of folding the paper planes.
Results (What we found out)
The big plane flew further. 2 times out of 3.
Conclusion
My hypothesis was incorrect because the wings on the big plane were not folded enough.