Air Resistance Investigation - by Ikos

On Earth, as objects fall they are slowed down by the ‘push’ of the air; we call this Air Resistance. The more air that is ‘trapped’ beneath a falling object, the more that air ‘pushes’ up and slows the falling object.

Aim: 

To observe the effect of that air resistance has on falling objects 

Method: 

What do you need?

• 2x pieces of paper 

What you should do?

1. Make a prediction on which piece of paper will hit the ground first 
2. Scrunch one piece of paper into a ball 
3. Hold both pieces of paper at the same height 
4. On the count of three both pieces at the same time 
5. Observe the order that they hit the ground 
6. Repeat at least three times to ensure the test is fair 
7. Record your observations