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How does streamlined shapes reduce air resistance?

Sigmarus
in Classical Physics

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It doesn't always, just most of the time - it reduces "form drag" which is one of the factors of air resistance, but it can often increase "skin drag" which is another factor.  

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Through wind-tunnel simulations the outer skin of cars and aircraft are designed to be aerodynamically optimized, with low drag and smooth air flow.

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