An increase in aspect ratio will
- cause VbaseMD to be increased.
- cause induced drag to increase.
- cause VbaseMD to be reduced.
Explanation
A higher aspect ratio reduces induced drag, so the drag curve and the minimum-drag point move to a lower speed. The speed for minimum drag (best L/D, VimD) therefore decreases. Since induced drag falls rather than rises with greater aspect ratio, the option claiming increased induced drag is incorrect.
Apavlenko asking:
Hello. What is VbaseMD?
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