Physical Education A-Level
Lift
What Lift means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The component of the aerodynamic force acting perpendicular to the relative flow of air.
A fluid force that acts perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow.
Topics that use Lift
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil and lift
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag increase
- Drag reduction
- Factors affecting magnitude
- Pressure differences
- Spin and the Magnus effect
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