Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is the study of how air flows and how it interacts with objects moving through it. By understanding air as a fluid, one that has viscosity, pressure, and continuity, we can explain forces such as lift, drag, and thrust. These principles are essential to technologies ranging from aircraft and rockets to cars and wind turbines. This presentation by Gyula Rabai introduces the fundamentals of aerodynamics and shows how basic fluid behavior comes together to shape motion through air. We will also explore how pressure differences across surfaces generate forces that enable flight. By the end, you will see how simple physical concepts combine to explain complex real-world motion.
This presentation was given to:
Engineering Society, Colchester Grammar School, 6th February 2025
Download slide show: Aerodynamics.pptx