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Feathers
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| Remiges | Wings | Asymmetrical vane structure | Powered flight, thrust generation |
| Rectrices | Tail | Symmetrical vane structure | Steering, braking, courtship signaling |
| Contour | Body surface | Dense, interlocking barbs | Aerodynamic streamlining, [waterproofing… -
Skateboarding
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The Ollie
The fundamental aerial maneuver is the ollie, where the rider causes the board to lift into the air without the use of hands. Mathematically, the initial upward velocity ($v_0$)/) imparted by the rear foot's 'pop' against the tail must exceed the gravitational constant adjusted for atmospheric density, ensuring the board's center of mass remains coupled to the rider's center of mass during ascent [5].
Angular Momentu…