How The Rotor Sail Work #shorts

This is the Flettner Rotor sail, introduced in the 1920s and using the Magnus effect to catch the wind instead of a traditional sail.To explain the magnus effect, let's do a little experiment with a small car with a large rotating rotor attached that is turned by a small motor underneath. When the wind passes over this rotating rotor, it creates a thrust that makes the car move in the same way that a ship glides.#interesting #unique #interestingfacts #facts #uniquefacts #technology #tech #education #science #sciencefacts @1001thacmac #1001thacmac

[MyVoice]

wow.... what a great idea, using wind to move ships.... 🤔🙄

[AbdulDsouza]

Could it be used to power a hovercraft?

[rlpscls]

Doesn’t seem possible. Would like to know more