Can Wind Really Turn You Into a Human Kite? @MathTheWorld

Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Can enough wind and surface area really turn you into a human kite? We use math to find out if this is truth or myth! Here we analyze a friend's tall tale of holding onto a large cardboard cut out atop a moving van and going airborne!

Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”

We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.

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Created by Doug Corey

Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media

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