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Which type of drag is caused by the viscosity of air along the wing's surface?
Which type of drag is caused by the viscosity of air along the wing's surface?
- Form drag
- Wave drag
- Parasite drag (correct)
- Lift-induced drag
What is the aspect ratio of a wing defined as?
What is the aspect ratio of a wing defined as?
- Ratio of wingspan to fuselage length
- Ratio of wingspan to average chord (correct)
- Ratio of wingspan to wing sweep angle
- Ratio of wingspan to wing area
What are the basic types of wings mentioned in the text?
What are the basic types of wings mentioned in the text?
- Trapezoidal wing, crescent wing, spiral wing
- Diamond wing, curved wing, zigzag wing
- Straight wing, delta wing, swept wing (correct)
- Circular wing, elliptical wing, rectangular wing
Which part of an aircraft houses the elevator?
Which part of an aircraft houses the elevator?
What type of aircraft generates lift under the wing due to forward airspeed?
What type of aircraft generates lift under the wing due to forward airspeed?
What is the main benefit of a multirotor over helicopters?
What is the main benefit of a multirotor over helicopters?
What fuel types are mentioned for engine-powered aircrafts?
What fuel types are mentioned for engine-powered aircrafts?