Ski jumpers hold their skies in a V shape to maximise air lift once they leave the take-off ramp. The V style also helps slow the jumper down on landing because it producers more drag at the later phase of the jump.
Ski jumpers hold their skies in a V shape to maximise air lift once they leave the take-off ramp. The V style also helps slow the jumper down on landing because it producers more drag at the later phase of the jump.
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