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Why do sails catch wind when the only part of the sail to be hit is so thin?
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∙ 10y ago
The sail acts as an aerofoil so that when the boat is sailing close-hauled (close to the wind) the wind hits the leading-edge of the sail end on, the curve of the sail then deflects it and produces the force that has a component in line with the boat that drives it forward, with the keel stopping too much sideways movement.
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What do you call the canvase things that catch wind on a sail boat?
sails?
How many sails does a greek bireme have?
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Why does a sailboat sail?
its sails
Where can I buy sail boat sails?
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What is another name for the sails of a windmill?
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What signal does theseus plan to use if he kills the minotaur?
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Is sail a noun?
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What is the plural of the word sail?
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Do sails have lungs?
No, a sail is an inanimate object.
What is an after-sail?
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