Synopsis:
With human-powered flight, solar-powered flight, solar-powered stratospheric flight, the fastest solar powered car at the first World Solar Challenge race, the electric car prototype that became GM's EV1, and numerous other feats of engineering and innovation to his credit, visionary Paul MacCready (September 25, 1925 – August 28, 2007) was one of the truly great engineers of the 20th Century.
Flights of Imagination takes you inside Paul MacCready’s company, AeroVironment, circa 1990, to meet the man and hear firsthand about some of his remarkable work.
Running time 3:07 minutes.
Classroom Activity:
Vector Diagrams
Subject: Science, Mathematics
Topics: Physics, Trigonometric ratios
Grades: 9 - 12
Concepts:
- Understands the concept "force"
- Understands the concept "vector"
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can add vectors to determine resultant force or velocity
Flash 7 or greater is required.
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