Physical Education A-Level
Streamlining
What Streamlining means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Streamlining
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A streamlined position with arms extended reduces cross-sectional area and drag coefficient, so the dynamic fluid force opposing motion is smaller than when the body is spread out.
Topics that use Streamlining
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil and lift
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag increase
- Drag reduction
- Factors affecting magnitude
- Lift
- Pressure differences
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