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Old January 6th 06, 11:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Rear stagnation point

why the rear stagnation point happens.

I would expect it to be a consequence of the unfavorable pressure
gradient that occurs past the point of lowest pressure. The steady
deceleration brings velocity down to zero.