When riding in a car, if the air vent is not pointed at you directly but while the car is turning left or right in a turn you can feel the air hitting you. What causes this?

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When riding in a car, if the air vent is not pointed at you directly but while the car is turning left or right in a turn you can feel the air hitting you. What causes this?

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It’s all about the angle of the airflow. When you turn, the air coming out of the vent shifts direction due to inertia. Basically, the air keeps moving straight while the car is turning, so it ends up hitting you differently. Simple physics!

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