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What we learned in physics



"As the curved blades of a propeller rotate through the water, a
high-pressure area is created on one side of the blade and a low-pressure
area exists on the other side of the blade. The propeller moves toward
the low pressure area, carrying the boat with it."

-Clymer Suzuki Outboard Shop Manual

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