Broad wing · level tip
Notice the wide outline and the unturned tip. What could you compare if you changed only the wing fold?
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These paper-fold descriptions are original companion prompts. They are not physics predictions. You can look, wonder, or stop here.
Narrow wing · level tip
Notice the narrower outline while the tip stays level. What stayed the same? What changed?
Broad wing · turned tip
The broad outline stays; a small tip is turned. What would you want to watch in a real, grown-up-led observation?
Narrow wing · turned tip
Both features differ from the first example. To explore one small question, compare this with the narrow, level-tip version.
No result is promised. Real folds, paper, air and the way you release it all matter. Use plain paper with a grown-up in a clear space. Never aim at people or animals. You can compare shapes on the table without throwing anything.
Leaving it for tomorrow is a complete choice. Nothing needs to take flight tonight.
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