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Old 14th Jun 2004, 03:17
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Hydrodynamics and Fish

Much research has been done into the reason/s that some fish have extraordinary low form drag thus reducing their energy for swimming and permitting higher speeds.

Some results of the research have been applied to submarine design.
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