Why do aircraft store fuel in the wings?

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You probably know that aircraft store a lot of its fuel in the wings but do you know why?
In todays video I will explain exactly what the idea behind aircraft fuel tanks in the wings are and I will also give you some info regarding the fuel system of the Boeing 737NG.
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A huge thank you to the following channel from where I have borrowed some material:

John Baxter
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzVBuFHNw2jccAe9qQFVxg

Ask Aero
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIv_bEEikx1-ZxEBMGjAzA
Flow Science
https://www.youtube.com/user/FlowScience

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