Physical Education A-Level
Aerofoil and lift
What Aerofoil and lift means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Aerofoil and lift
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A discus in flight is an aerofoil-like shape that can generate an upward lift force when thrown with the correct angle of attack.
Topics that use Aerofoil and lift
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag increase
- Drag reduction
- Factors affecting magnitude
- Lift
- Pressure differences
- Spin and the Magnus effect
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