The Final Straw

a brief introduction to the physics behind drafting from open sources


Patricia Gerdes

Physics F211X
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fall 2016






Page Directory

Why Straws?
Under Pressure
How Do Straws Even?
Simple Applications
Additional Complications
A Slightly Less Simple Application
Superman V. The Long Straw and Straws in SPAAAACE
Bibliography
About the Author


Brightly Colored Straws in a Cup.
Photo Credit: Patricia Gerdes