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1J30.60: AIR TRACK - SAILING UPWIND

PURPOSE: To show how force components can be used to sail against the wind.

DESCRIPTION: A sail is attached as shown to an air track glider. Wind from a fan blows the sailboat in the direction from which the wind is coming if the angle of the wind and the sail are correct.

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EQUIPMENT: Air track, glider with sail, and fan, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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