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17th October 2011 | 19:29

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Mechta

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...and slots?

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Therefore the lift - which is at right angles to the airflow - is slightly rearwards, and thus contributes to the drag.

So does that mean a slot contributes towards the thrust if the lift is at right angles to it e.g. in the lower diagram?

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