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Uploaded by Exploratorium on Nov 18, 2011
How can a wind-powered sailboat move faster than the wind ? Why do the America's Cup sails look like airplane wings? With the beginner in mind, Exploratorium senior scientist Paul Doherty introduces the basic physics of sailing and sail design.
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Paul, love your explanation and ingenious models. But "deflects the wind down?" - can lift be explained without mentioning Bernoulli?
lance31415 3 months ago
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Paul, love your explanation and ingenious models. But "deflects the wind down?" - can lift be explained without mentioning Bernoulli?
lance31415 3 months ago