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What do you understand by the term “streamlining”? Give examples where the bodies are streamlined and give a reason?


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  1. When an object is shaped in such a way that it offers minimum friction in air or water, the shape of the object is said to streamline.
  2. The streamlined shape offers a minimum force of friction in air or water, it helps to move faster.
  3. Ex: Airplane, Ships, rockets, etc. designed in a streamlined shape to offers minimum friction in air or water.

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