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Default how a sail works, who can help me explain?

"Simple Simon" wrote in message

The convex side of the sail or the leeward side directs the air
over a longer path. This longer path for the air lowers the pressure
because said air must move faster to cover the increased cord.


Shouldn't that be "chord"?


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