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Re: [Phys-L] Impossible vehicles.
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: John Denker <
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>
Date
: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 18:59:47 -0700
The physics of sailing upwind is the same as sailing downwind faster than the wind.
This is discussed in some detail, using a couple of different approaches, at
https://www.av8n.com/physics/sailing-upwind-downwind.htm
Some useful diagrams are included.
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