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Physics · L1 · How Wind Fills a Sail

Following the wind's push from open air to a moving sailboat.

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💨 Wind blowsWind meets the sail's flat surfaceWind pushes against the sailIs the boat free to move?⛵ Boat is pushed forwardSail strains but boat stays stillYesNo, anchored
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