👉 A windage is a type of motion that occurs when an object or body moves in response to a sudden change in its velocity. In physics, a windage occurs when an object with mass experiences a force that causes it to accelerate (increase its speed) at a rate greater than its own initial velocity. This acceleration leads to the object losing energy due to friction and heat loss. The term "windage" is often used in conjunction with other terms such as "acceleration", "force",