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Works Cited

-Baumback, Kathleen. "The Aerodynamics of Frisbee Flight." The

Berkeley Electronic Press, 2010. Web. 4 Apr. 2015.

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Conclusion

-In this experiment I realized that the structure of the frisbee has more to do with its range rather than the mass or circumference.

Procedure

Equipment Used

1. Find measurements (circumference & mass) of the frisbee.

2. Set up camera with a view of the throw and a vertical object (tree, pole, etc.) as a reference point.

3. Throw the frisbee from a pinpointed location.

4. Measure distance.

5. Repeat.

The Physics in Disc Golf

-Assortment of Frisbees

-Measuring Tape

-Scale

-Ruler

-Video Camera/Phone Camera

Experiment

Step 1.

Step 2.

Step 3.

Step 4.

Analysis.

-Distance and Maxi-Distance drivers are basically the same

-Putters and multipurpose are the same too.

Angelica Pham

Summarized Theory

-According to Bernoulli's Principle, there is lower pressure on top of the frisbee, causing it to rise.

Theory Cont.

-Since the frisbee has a curved top, it makes it so that air can move faster over the top than the bottom.

-Also, the spinning motion helps keep the frisbee moving according to the Gyroscopic Effect, which states that any spinning disc stays spinning at the same angle.

Purpose?

-To determine the relationship between mass, circumference, and angle of attack of a frisbee and how it affects its range.

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