How do paper aeroplanes fly?
Question asked by: mrquestion
Asked on: 07 Apr 2008
Paper aeroplanes fly because, whilst they have enough energy / speed as a result of the throw, there is more upforce than downforce acting on the plane due to its shape.
This means that they stay airborne or glide slowly to the ground, often going up at the start of the flight too.
Paper aeroplanes can go an incredibly long distance in the right conditions!
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