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How does a boomerang fly?

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The classic boomerang's propeller axis is only imaginary, so it obviously isn't attached to anything, but the propeller itself is moved by the forward force of the wings' lift. It would be reasonable to assume, then, that a boomerang would simply fly off in one direction as it spun, just as a plane with a spinning propeller will move in one direction. read more

A boomerang has two wings that are joined together in a ‘V’ shape; the wings of the boomerang are in the shape of an airfoil (like an airplane’s wings). An airfoil is practically flat at one end and curved at the other end, with one edge being thicker than the other. read more

Non-returning boomerangs do not have the light weight and special wing design that causes returning boomerangs to travel back to the thrower, but their curved shape does cause them to fly easily through the air. read more

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