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The Coanda effect is not directly related to lift but it is why airfoils have that distinctive shape. Because of the coanda effect, the air will follow the curves of both surfaces of the wing, and the two flows will recombine at the rear. This allows the flow to be pointed in a different direction after passing across the ring. This change in direction induces rotation of the air. This rotation is the true source of lift.


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