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Why do paper planes fly?

Why do paper planes fly?

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@divegeester
They generate some lift but it is not powered flight, just gliding. The top of the wing makes a small vacuum which keeps it afloat till friction slows it down to where there is no longer lift.

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@divegeester
The wing is not totally flat, it doesn't take much bending to produce lift.

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@divegeester
But it does provide a small amount of lift.

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Why do paper planes fly?

Because someone folded them into an aerodynamic shape and launched them with sufficient speed to sustain flight for a small amount of time. Due to the lack of further propulsion however, they normally float to the ground after a short time.

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PS a standard paper plane isn’t aerodynamic in shape.




aer·o·dy·nam·ics. Noun: The properties of a solid object regarding the manner in which air flows around it:

Since air flows around a paper airplane when in flight, it would seem your statement lacks some credibility. 😏

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So according you if anything is aerodynamic if it has air flowing around it, then your initial use of “aerodynamic” is superfluous.



It's not according to me. It's according to the dictionary definition. You'll have to take the matter up with them.

Now, if you'll excuse me. It's Friday and I have work to do. 😀

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@mchill said
So according you if anything is aerodynamic if it has air flowing around it, then your initial use of “aerodynamic” is superfluous.



It's not according to me. It's according to the dictionary definition. You'll have to take the matter up with them.

Now, if you'll excuse me. It's Friday and I have work to do. 😀
Those burgers won't flip themselves.

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