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

Yea man!


"Wally" wrote in message ...
"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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