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What makes a propeller work?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Its shape - it's designed so that, as it spins, it pushes air (or water) behind it. This 'pushing' action provides thrust for the aircraft (or boat) - moving the vessel forward.

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