Abstract

A lightweight motor-driven propeller mounted on a low-friction cart provides a nearly constant thrust over a moderate range of velocities and can be a powerful pedagogical tool for investigating force and motion. A variety of homemade and commercial versions are now available. This article revisits and extends the topic of fan unit use described earlier.1 It looks at the rationale for use of fan units, gives examples of teaching ideas, and describes construction of two homemade versions of fan units.

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