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Aerodynamics is the study of the flow of gases around solid objects. It is the scientific basis for heavier-than-air flight.
Topics to cover:
- history of aerodynamics[?] (refer to Sir George Cayley)
- the four common forces: lift, drag, thrust, weight
- compressible flow dynamics
- incompressible flow dynamics[?]
- transonic aerodynamics[?]
- supersonic aerodynamics[?]
- hypersonic dynamics[?]
- automotive aerodynamics
See also: Aeronautics, Center of pressure
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