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Problem Solving: Longest Time Aloft for a Paper Airplane

1.  State the problem.



2.  Describe the results you want in a design brief.  List any criteria (do's) and constraints  (don'ts.)



3.  Research the problem.  Define the following words:

Aerodynamic

Bernoulli's Principle

Dihedral Angle

Angle of Attack

Stability

What four forces act on all objects in flight?



State a research source:


4.  Think of alternative solutions.  Brainstorm.  Can you find any new solutions?

5.  Choose the best solution.

6.  Implement the solution.  Build your prototype, test it.

7.  Write a three sentence evaluation of this project.

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