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the enıgma of aerodynamic lift.

Authors :
Regis, Ed
Source :
Scientific American. Feb2020, Vol. 322 Issue 2, p44-51. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 10 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article offers information on the enigma of the aerodynamic lift and also discusses why planes stay in air. Topics discussed include what generates the aerodynamic force known as lift; views of John D. Anderson, Junior curator of aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum, on issue; and also mentions that the Bernoulli's theorem attempts to explain lift as a consequence of the curved upper surface of an airfoil, the technical name for an airplane wing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
322
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
141304052
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0220-44