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Color and Speed

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Color and Speed | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Ever wondered how color affects our perception of speed? In this project, you'll find out if the speed of a red paper airplane is perceived differently from that of a white paper airplane.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that an object of a bright color will appear to travel faster than its actual speed.

Method & Materials

You will make two paper airplanes, one white and one red. You will designate one person to throw the airplanes and the other person to observe the airplanes. You will time the airplane and record the time in a data sheet.
You will need a white paper airplane, a red paper airplane, a stop watch, a data table, white paper, red paper, a tape measure, and two participants.

Results

The results of this experiment showed that the observers' estimates of the time it took for the airplane to pass by them were not very accurate. The observers' estimates of the time it took for the red plane to pass by them were slightly more accurate than the estimates of the time it took for the white plane to pass by them.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it shows how color can affect our perception of speed.

Also Consider

Variations of this experiment could include testing different colors or testing different objects, such as a ball or a car.

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