A **horseshoe vortex** is a type of flow structure that commonly occurs around lifting surfaces, such as airfoils or wings, as well as in various fluid dynamics contexts. It is characterized by a looped shape resembling a horseshoe, typically formed due to the circulation of fluid in response to lift generation. ### Characteristics of Horseshoe Vortex: 1. **Formation**: When a wing generates lift, it creates regions of high and low pressure above and below the wing surface.
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