When you generate lift/downforce you also create an equal amount of drag. (Downforce is simply negative lift)
being aerodynamically neutral ( L = 0) is the best. teardrop/non cambered airfoil is best for low drag.
(See attachment, its the NACA 0015 airfoil. Its upper and lower surface are identical. at 0 angle of attack it generates no lift and no drag due to lift. There is still drag but its very low)
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Last edited by Tourigjm; 07-28-2008 at 09:12 PM..
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