Examining Terminal Velocity & Its Impact on Gyrocopter Descent

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The discussion focuses on the impact of terminal velocity on the descent of two different-sized paper gyrocopters. Key factors identified include height, mass, air resistance, and terminal velocity, with a need to differentiate between factors and variables. The experiment involves dropping the gyrocopters from heights of 3m and 6m, and the results are recorded for analysis. Relevant questions to explore include how each factor influences descent and what properties remain constant during the experiment. Understanding these concepts is crucial for completing the literature review effectively.
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So I have this literature review which is due in like two days about identifying the variables involved in my experiment which involves the descent of two paper gyrocopters- where one was slightly bigger than the other. I am identifying terminal velocity as a factor which affects the descent of the gyrocopter.



So my questions are:

What are the relevant concepts and principles involved?- is it terminal velocity and how it affects the gyrocopter's descent?
I have to come up with 5-7 questions, to solve the problem identified- assuming it's the terminal velocity we're after. What questions can I have?



Please help me and give you lots of hugs back!:smile:
 
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delicate_tear said:
So I have this literature review which is due in like two days about identifying the variables involved in my experiment which involves the descent of two paper gyrocopters- where one was slightly bigger than the other. I am identifying terminal velocity as a factor which affects the descent of the gyrocopter.



So my questions are:

What are the relevant concepts and principles involved?- is it terminal velocity and how it affects the gyrocopter's descent?
I have to come up with 5-7 questions, to solve the problem identified- assuming it's the terminal velocity we're after. What questions can I have?



Please help me and give you lots of hugs back!:smile:


OKAY, NO. I should have explained it clearer. I had to use two different sized(one was slightly bigger than the other) paper gyrocopters. Dropped them both at 3m and 6m high each. Then I recorded their results.

So here I got this: height, mass, air resistance and terminal velocity.

WHICH ONES are the factors and which one are the variables?
 
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What inputs are varied or different between each set of measurements?
 
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