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Physics

Aerodynamic Forces

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A Boeing 747's wings generate enough lift to support its weight at takeoff, thanks to a pressure difference created by the curved upper surface and the deflection of air downward.

Why this is interesting

You've felt the wind push against your hand when you stick it out of a car window—what if that force could lift a 400-ton airplane into the sky?