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Why does a soft convertible top on a car bulges when the car travels at high speeds.

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To understand why a soft convertible top on a car bulges when the car travels at high speeds, we can break down the explanation into a few key steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Pressure and Velocity Relationship**: - According to Bernoulli's principle, there is an inverse relationship between the velocity of a fluid (in this case, air) and its pressure. When the speed of the car increases, the air moves faster over the surface of the convertible top. 2. **High Speed Movement**: ...
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