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Outreach Demonstration Guide: Dragonfly Flight: Vortices
AUG 08, 2024
Using wooden paddles to spin food dye in cups of glycerin allows participants to view the vortex that turning wings can create. The discussion is centred on the fluid dynamics of insect flight, particularly leading-edge vortices in dragonfly flight. This demo pairs well with Dragonfly Flight: Waves and Wing Movement. This demo is part of the 2024 SOCK, The Wonders of the Dragonfly.
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Looking for a new demonstration for an outreach event? Or want to jump start your chapter on outreach? These demonstrations have been developed by SPS to help you make a difference in your local communities. Each demonstration includes parts lists, instructions, key physical concepts to explain, and demonstration videos, where appropriate.
Audience:
High School (ages 14+)
Middle School (ages 11-13) & General Public
Time:
30+ min
Level of Difficulty:
Level 2