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In a convergent nozzle, there is an increase in velocity and a decrease in pressure, but we know that pressure is inversely proportional to area. Then why is this pressure decreased in convergent nozzle, although there is a decrease in area?
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What is the significance of Mach number?
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I saw the construction of the Airbus A380 on the National Geographic channel. I saw their wing. It consists of a small wing on the end of the wing. This innovation was taken from the eagle's flying phenomena. Why it is necessary?
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Why there is no boundary layer separation on a flat plate even though the friction is available there too?
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When did Bernoulli die?
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Why does a fuselage have a cylindrical shape?
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How does drag happen?
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How does a plane land without crashing?
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How could you make air flow faster over a wing and slower under a wing?
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What is the target age range for "How Wings Work?"
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Aerodynamics
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