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Beginner's
Guide to Aerodynamics
Trimmed Aircraft
Subject
Area(s):
Physics, Algebra II
Grade
Level: 11-12
National Standards:
Science
Complete
calculations involving motions and forces.
Mathematics
Operate
on expressions and matrices, and solve equations and inequalities.
Technology
- Research Tools
- Use content-specific tools, software and simulations (e.g., environmental
probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools)
to support learning and research.
- Problem-Solving
and Decision-Making Tools - Routinely and efficiently use on-line
information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications,
communications, and productivity.
Objective:
- After reading an
explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, you will demonstrate an
understanding of the text by applying it to the calculations involving
the motion of an airplane.
Beginner's Guide to
Aerodynamics is a "textbook" of information prepared at NASA Glenn Research
Center to help you better understand how airplanes work. Click
Beginner's
Guide Index to access the list of slides. Open the slide called
Trimmed
Aircraft (with text) and read the explanation on torque and how
it applies to the motion of an airplane. Then using the information shown
at Trimmed Aircraft Activity, complete
the problems designed to demonstrate your ability to perform calculations
involving the motion of an airplane.
Assessment:
- You, or you and
your partner(s), will be evaluated on the accuracy or feasibility of
your answers.
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Evaluation:
- You will demonstrate
the ability to use information found on the World Wide Web and complete
calculations involving motions and forces.
Submitted
by:
- Monroe Kennedy
Jr., Ph.D., Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, Ohio
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