EPISODE · Sep 30, 2008 · 9 MIN
The Physics of Sailing
from KQED Science Video Podcast · host KQED
Northern California has a storied, 500-year history of sailing. But despite this rich heritage, scientists and boat designers continue to learn more each day about what makes a sail boat move. Contrary to what you might expect, the physics of sailing still present some mysteries to modern sailors.
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