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Old 2nd Nov 2013, 13:36
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You know what it's like when your car hits a puddle? It slows down due to the retardation effect of the water on the surface.

Same with an aeroplane on a wet runway.

There is doubtless a more technical explanation that someone with waaaaay more knowledge than I can provide.