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What does an airfoil do to help a plane fly?
It generates lift.
- It makes noise
- It stores fuel
- It generates lift ✔
Why: An airfoil shape generates lift as air moves over it, often explained using Bernoulli's principle.
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Answer: It generates lift. An airfoil shape generates lift as air moves over it, often explained using Bernoulli's principle.
- Scouting America: Aviation www.scouting.org/merit-badges/aviation
Explain how an airfoil generates lift, specifically noting Bernoulli's principle.
Checked 2026-11-07.
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