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What defines a shape as being aerodynamic is that is has as little resistance as possible at the front of the shape (whichever direction is moving forward) and also allows the air to rejoin after the shape with as little turbulence as possible. So the most aerodynamic shape would be a needle that is pointed at both ends. However this shape is not really useful in most applications, but the idea of this pointed at both ends shape can be seen in many of the newer cars. Look at a prius for example, the front is pointy and the back is designed as a point but is cutoff prematurely.

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