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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_rotor Flettner Rotors] are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect Magnus Effect]. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotor_ship Rotor Ship]. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_rotor Flettner Rotors] are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_effect Magnus Effect]. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotor_ship Rotor Ship]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:45, 24 July 2017
Flettner Rotors are cylinders which generate lift when rotated in a wind stream. This phenomena is known as the Magnus Effect. This technology is used in a modern form of wind propulsion called the Rotor Ship.
See Also: