Audience
Students
Grade Levels
Grades K-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12
Subject
Physical Science, Flight and Aeronautics
Type
Hands-on Activities
When an airplane flies, drag is the force that pushes in the direction opposite of the airplane’s movement. Using coffee filters, try this experiment to see what affects drag.
This activity is adapted from the “Drag and Aircraft Design” guide.