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To: Kaslin
--“Modeling fluid flow between two surfaces lined with tiny ridges, researchers found tiny ridges actually reduce drag, allowing the for fluid to flow around in a more efficient manner….--

--I thought everybody already knew that the dimples on a golf ball make it go farther---less "drag"--

2 posted on 01/20/2014 10:14:33 AM PST by rellimpank (--don't believe anything the media or government says about firearms or explosives--)
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To: rellimpank

—I thought everybody already knew that the dimples on a golf ball make it go farther-—less “drag”—

Would strategically placed dimples on aircraft wings also reduce drag ?


3 posted on 01/20/2014 10:22:02 AM PST by Zeneta
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To: rellimpank

Venturi effect


8 posted on 01/20/2014 10:37:06 AM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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