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Lift is force created on an object that is perpendicular to its direction of motion | {{subpages}} | ||
'''Lift''' is force created on an object that is perpendicular to its direction of motion | |||
as it moves through a [[fluid]]. | as it moves through a [[fluid]]. | ||
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to counteract [[gravity]] and remain aloft. | to counteract [[gravity]] and remain aloft. | ||
Lift is also used in other machines such as [[windmills]], [[turbine]]s, and [[sailboat]]s. | Lift is also used in other machines such as [[windmills]], [[turbine]]s, and [[sailboat]]s.[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 11 September 2024
Lift is force created on an object that is perpendicular to its direction of motion as it moves through a fluid.
Objects that are designed to maximize their lift are called airfoils.
Lift is used in aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters as a means to counteract gravity and remain aloft.
Lift is also used in other machines such as windmills, turbines, and sailboats.