Where is the deflector located on a vehicle?
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The deflector is a downward-sloping connecting panel installed below the front bumper of a car. Definition of automotive deflector: To reduce the lift generated when a car is driving at high speeds, automotive designers have made improvements to the car's exterior shape by tilting the entire body forward and downward to create downward pressure on the front wheels, flattening the rear to minimize the negative air pressure acting from the roof to the rear and preventing the rear wheels from lifting. Additionally, a downward-sloping connecting panel is installed below the front bumper. This panel is integrated with the front skirt of the car body and features appropriately placed air inlets to increase airflow and reduce air pressure beneath the car. This connecting panel is referred to as a deflector. Necessity of deflectors: In aerodynamics, a theory proven by French physicist Bernoulli states that the speed of airflow is inversely proportional to pressure. In other words, the faster the airflow, the lower the pressure; the slower the airflow, the higher the pressure.