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negative lift [1 record]

Record 1 2007-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Motorized Sports
DEF

A downward aerodynamic force generated especially by an airfoil (as a spoiler on a race car).

Key term(s)
  • down force
  • down-force

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Sports motorisés
CONT

En réalisant artificiellement une déportance (ou portance négative ou encore un appui aérodynamique), on peut surcharger la voiture dans des proportions négligeables.

Spanish

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