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Aerodynamics and Paper Planes
This site discusses general aerodynamics and then talks about optimising paper plane designs.
Gullstrand's Equation
Thick lenses can be handled with thin lens type equations if the distances are measured from hypothetical principal planes. The power of a lens with respect to the second principal plane is given by ...
How Hypersonic Planes Work
A brief description of how Hypersonic Planes like the X-43A reach 10 times the speed of sound (mach 10). rom HowStuffWorks.com.
Inclined Plane
The site gives an interactive demo of traction of an inclined plane in which a mass is rested on the plane and another mass is attached to a rope that runs over the pulley.
Ecliptic Plane
The apparent path of the Sun's motion on the celestial sphere as seen from Earth is called the ecliptic. The ecliptic plane is tilted 13.5ø with respect to the plane of the celestial equator since ...
How a plane is controlled
A series of simple experiments showing how a plane works. Students are instructed to alter parts of a paper airplane and observe the effects.
Inclined Plane
Java Applet showing constant velocity motion of an object up an inclined plane - showing magnitudes and angles of forces to demonstrate vector nature of forces
How a US Spy Plane Works
Facts & a brief description of how a U. S. Spy Plane works from HowStuffWorks.com. Links to many related topics e.g How Radar works.
What is aeronautics? The science of flight
A good clear page on flight and how planes fly.
Foil Simulation Applet
A complicated simulation tool showing how a planes wing works and the airflows over a number of surfaces.




