Aerodynamics
Bernoulli Principle
Definition
A principle stating that as the velocity of a fluid increases, its static pressure decreases. Applied to airfoils, the faster airflow over the curved upper surface creates lower pressure than the slower flow beneath, contributing to lift.
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