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Making an object more streamlined and aerodynamic will reduce its air resistance for a given speed

The diagram below shows two cars driving along at the same speed. For this comparison, it is important that the two cars are travelling at the same speed.

The more streamlined car has less air resistance than the other car as it's better aerodynamics help the car cut though the air more efficiently. Making an object more streamlined and aerodynamic will reduce its air resistance for a given speed.

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Air resistance decreases as an object moves slower

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