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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Boomerang (Outside and Inside)

PIRA 2C20.55

Image:

Photo of Demo

Description:

A boomerang is shaped in such a way that air passing over it will cause it to lift and turn. If thrown correctly, it will return to the thrower.

Recipe and
Location:

"V" Shaped Boomerang (outside)
4-armed Boomerang (inside)

Video:

MPG Video:

None

 

Real Video:

None

Notes:

The inside boomerang is MUCH easier to get to return to the thrower!

 

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