Which of the sailboats shown sails fastest in its forward direction?
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) None sails forward.
It is interesting to note that the force of the wind impact is
5) nonexistent on each sail.
6) greatest on 1.
7) greatest on 2.
8) greatest on 3.
Answer: 1, 8
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