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!

 

 

 

Fan Cart

 

Fan cart demo picture Fan cart demo picture 2

  • Demonstrate Newton’s 2nd and 3rd law.
  • Cart without plate attachment (left image) accelerates when
    fan is engaged; cart with plate attachment will not accelerate.
  • Located in L02, section B4.