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Old 28th Jul 2016, 12:11
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1. Yes, of course they will at any time where the lift coefficient is non-zero

2. Vortices also form along the length of the trailing edge because the spanwise flow component creates upper and lower flows that are moving in different directions. When these flows meet again at the TE the direction difference causes the flows to shear, producing vorticity.

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