Newton's Sail

Battery powered fan on a glider track
PIRA: 
1H10.20
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1H Newton's Third Law
Concept: 
Action and Reaction

 

Propel an air glider with a battery powered fan, then attach a sail directly in front of the fan.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu