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air resistance

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air resistance [′er ri′zis·təns]
(mechanics)
Wind drag giving rise to forces and wear on buildings and other structures.


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In a series of evaluations that began in October and ended last week, subtle shape-shifting by the wing's trailing edge minimized fuel-wasting air resistance, or drag, at a variety of altitudes, speeds, wing angles, and other conditions, says aeronautical engineer Russell F.
* The 306-hp VQV6 is over 80% new, and sports a symmetric dual intake system that reduces air resistance by 18%.
For example, air resistance coupled with gravity makes a downward pitch break more sharply than a sideways one.
 
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