Department
Mechanical Engineering
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Physics Teacher
ISSN
0031-921X
Volume
51
Issue
5
DOI
10.1119/1.4801367
First Page
310
Last Page
310
Publication Date
5-1-2013
Abstract
A $1 plastic helicopter toy (called a Wacky Whirler) can be used to demonstrate lift. Students can make basic measurements of the toy, use reasonable assumptions and, with the lift formula, estimate the lift, and verify that it is sufficient to overcome the toy's weight.
Recommended Citation
Shakerin, S.
(2013).
Helicopter toy and lift estimation.
Physics Teacher, 51(5), 310–310.
DOI: 10.1119/1.4801367
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/soecs-facarticles/86
