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Revision as of 09:19, 7 November 2007
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.