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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: Zeneta

Remember that a golf ball is most likely spinning, whereas a wing, even on a helicopter, is relatively stable to the air.


5 posted on 01/20/2014 10:27:44 AM PST by onedoug
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To: Zeneta

Yes, but part of that “drag” is lift.


9 posted on 01/20/2014 10:41:08 AM PST by dangerdoc (I don't think you should be forced to make the same decision I did even if I know I'm right.)
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