Helium Football Myth: Does Helium Make Footballs Fly Farther?
Explore the myth of helium-filled footballs potentially flying farther than air-filled ones, with a historical perspective and experimental investigation to determine the truth.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Mythbusters: Helium Football By: Example Mrs. Steen
Problem Will a football filled with helium fly farther than one filled with air?
Introduction : From 1973-1986 a punter for the Oakland Raiders had unusually long hang-times . After one of his kicks, NFL officials confiscated the ball for tests to see if the ball was filled with helium. Nothing abnormal was found, however, the myth still persisted. Maybe due to the fact that helium gas is lighter than air and half as dense as air. There is actually, on average, a 7gram difference between footballs filled with helium compared to those filled with air. In fact, a football filled with helium is actually lighter than an empty football! So, indeed helium filled footballs are lighter, but does that also mean a longer hang-time and distance when kicked?
If a football is filled with helium, then the distance traveled when kicked will increase.
Experimental Design Independent Variable: Dependent Variable: Control:
Procedure Summary Trial 1: Trial 2: Trial 3:
Data Summary Trial 1: Trial 2: Trial 3:
