Hypothesis: If the paper airplane weighs more, then it’s max flying distance will be shorter because the weight will create drag and slow down the plane.

Results of experiment:

Average distance of plane with no paperclips: 2.42m

Average distance of plane with 2 paperclips: 1.58m

Average distance of plane with 4 paperclips: 1.62m

Analysis:

The weight of the paper plane did impact the distance, however the test wasn’t perfect because the style of the plane deviated the results quite significantly.

What to change:

Using a more consistent style of paper plane would support our hypothesis a lot more.

To recreate the experiment:

• Create 3 paper planes, same style, paper, folding.
• 2 paperclips on one plane, 4 paperclips on another plane, same position, do not position clips in any beneficial way such as sealing exposed cockpit, the sole purpose of the paperclips is for weight.
• Throw plane, same spot, throw, person throwing, amount of force used.
• Record results.