Helicopter

Helicopter

 

Use when discussing Newton’s 2nd or 3rd law.

3rd Law: Helicopter pushes on air, air pushes back on helicopter, causing it to rise.

2nd Law: When helicopter ascends with constant velocity net force on helicopter is not up, or down, but zero.

  • Throttle on left hand side of paddle controls up and down motion.
  • Forward/backward, and left/right are a little tricky.
  • Practice before using in lecture. Helicopter can be recharged via USB (see yellow USB plug). Remote control requires batteries.

Lots of fun!