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What is the primary purpose of altering the shape of a wing tip?
What is the primary purpose of altering the shape of a wing tip?
What is used to determine the forces on a model during a wind tunnel test?
What is used to determine the forces on a model during a wind tunnel test?
What is a benefit of using external balances in a wind tunnel?
What is a benefit of using external balances in a wind tunnel?
What is the purpose of a wind tunnel test?
What is the purpose of a wind tunnel test?
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What is a common method of mounting a model in a wind tunnel?
What is a common method of mounting a model in a wind tunnel?
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What type of instrumentation is used to measure the forces on a model?
What type of instrumentation is used to measure the forces on a model?
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What is the effect of increasing the aspect ratio of a wing on induced drag?
What is the effect of increasing the aspect ratio of a wing on induced drag?
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What is the purpose of winglets in reducing induced drag?
What is the purpose of winglets in reducing induced drag?
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What is the benefit of having a higher lift to weight ratio in certain maneuvers?
What is the benefit of having a higher lift to weight ratio in certain maneuvers?
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What is the effect of tip vortices on the wing's performance?
What is the effect of tip vortices on the wing's performance?
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How do wing end plates reduce induced drag?
How do wing end plates reduce induced drag?
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What is the advantage of using tip tanks in reducing induced drag?
What is the advantage of using tip tanks in reducing induced drag?
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What is the primary cause of induced drag?
What is the primary cause of induced drag?
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What is the effect of doubling the indicated air speed on parasite drag?
What is the effect of doubling the indicated air speed on parasite drag?
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What is the purpose of de-icing and anti-icing devices on an aircraft?
What is the purpose of de-icing and anti-icing devices on an aircraft?
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What is the relationship between wing aspect ratio and induced drag?
What is the relationship between wing aspect ratio and induced drag?
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Which of the following is a drag minimization technique?
Which of the following is a drag minimization technique?
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What is the result of a higher lift-to-weight ratio on an aircraft?
What is the result of a higher lift-to-weight ratio on an aircraft?
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