The Physics of Sailing

June 12, 2012
Physics of Sailing
Posted on June 12, 2012 in Video

Sailing is a lot about Physics. Why is it possible, that sailing boats can move towards the wind? What has sailing to do with an airplane or a watermelon? And how wind and sails generate lifts: Good Video (9Min) by KQED Quest explaining it all:

 

 

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