Flight | Experiment 2 - Helicopters, Propellers, and Centripetal Force: Will it fly high?
Experiment 2
Helicopters, Propellers, and Centripetal Force: Will it fly high?
Purpose/Hypothesis
Centripetal forceRotating force that moves towards the center or axis. is force exerted by a spinning object. When objects such as gyroscopes and tops are set in motion, their spinning creates centripetal force. This centripetal force is directed toward the center point of the spinning object. As centripetal force builds momentum, it creates balance. Helicopters rely on this balance and are designed to create centripetal force with their propellersRadiating blades mounted on a rapidly rotating shaft, which moves aircraft forward.. Before you begin, make an educated guess about the outcome of this experiment based on your knowledge of flight. This...
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