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An airfoil is an object that is moved through a [[fluid]] for the purpose of creating [[lift (force)|lift]]. | An '''airfoil''' is an object that is moved through a [[fluid]] for the purpose of creating [[lift (force)|lift]]. | ||
Airfoils are carefully designed to create the most lift with the least [[drag (force)|drag]]. | Airfoils are carefully designed to create the most lift with the least [[drag (force)|drag]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 17 November 2007
An airfoil is an object that is moved through a fluid for the purpose of creating lift.
Airfoils are carefully designed to create the most lift with the least drag.
Airfoils are used on a variety of vehicles such as airplanes and helicopters as well as other systems such as turbines, windmills, and sailboats.