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Investigation of the Airflow around a Sail.
- Source :
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Physics Education . Jan 1986 21(1):10-13. - Publication Year :
- 1986
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Abstract
- Shows how air flows around a sail, explaining why a dinghy is able to move toward the wind rather than be blown backwards. Also illustrates the effects of alternating the angle of a sail, using different sail shapes and using a rig consisting of two sails. (JN)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Physics Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ336607
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - General