r/aerodynamics

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Aerodynamics: From the birds and the bees to the waves on the seas

r/aerodynamics

Aerodynamics, from Greek ἀήρ aero (air) + δυναμική (dynamics), is the branch of fluid mechanics which studies the motion of air, particularly when affected by a solid object. It is a core part of science and engineering, from cars, aircraft and engines, to buildings and bridges, to atmospheric science, sports science and even throughout biology.

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