The Air Resistance Helicopter Gravity Experiment

05/09/11

Aim : To observe the affects of air resistance and gravity in a fair test experiment
Apparatus :

Method :

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* helicopter sheet

* scissors

* stop watch

* paper clips

* colours (Optional)

* ruler

You will do the experiment in groups of three so there will be 6

helicopters between you
Decide on which independent variable you will be testing in your
experiment.
Conduct your experiment to come up with your dependent variable.

Results :
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Q.2
Q.3
Q.4
Q.5
Q.6

Why was having 6 helicopters important in your experiment?

What was the independent variable in your experiment?
What was the dependent variable in your experiment?
Which variables do we control? Do we have a Control?
Now place your independent variable and dependent variable into a table.
Now create a appropriate graph with your independent variable and dependent
variable.

Conclusion :

Discuss how you tested air resistance and gravity using the paper
helicopter. In your discussion you need to refer back to your
independent variable and dependent variable from your experiment.