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Bernoulli's principle explains the lift of a frolf disc. As a disc moves through the air it cuts the air, creating two directions of airflow.  The airflow above the disc has a higher velocity than the air flowing beneath it because the rim minimizes the distance of airflow under the disc.  This difference in airflow also creates a difference in pressure.  Bernoulli’s Principle states that pressure will decrease as the velocity of airflow increases.  Adding to Bernoulli’s Principle is Newton’s 3rd law.  As the air pushes up on the disc, the disc pushes down on the air, creating lift.

                                                                                
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