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Twisted tips

Many aircraft wings have their tips turned up to reduce turbulence. I have not observed...

Many aircraft wings have their tips turned up to reduce turbulence. I have not observed the same on wind-turbine blades – do they not experience the same problem?

Andrew R. Doble, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda

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