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Without getting technical; The pressure differential is caused by the shape of the wing. The bottom is essentially flat while the upper part has a curve to it. As air passes over it, it must travel further past the curve but it still meets up with the air that went under the flat part of the wing at the same time. Since it covers a longer distance in the same time it has to move faster. That speed lowers the air pressure. If you want to see that in action, hold a piece of paper out flat and blow air above it, you will see it rise.

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