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Lift rapidly decreases once the critical or stalling angle of attack is exceeded this is becauseQuestion 34Select one:a.The airflow around the wing becomes turbulentb.The airflow separates from the top surface of the wingc.The drag exceeds the liftd.The airflow under the lower surface becomes turbulent

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Lift rapidly decreases once the critical or stalling angle of attack is exceeded this is becauseQuestion 34Select one:a.The airflow around the wing becomes turbulentb.The airflow separates from the top surface of the wingc.The drag exceeds the liftd.The airflow under the lower surface becomes turbulent

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The correct answer is b. The airflow separates from the top surface of the wing.

When the angle of attack reaches the critical or stalling point, the smooth flow of air over the wing is disrupted. This is because the angle is too steep for the air to follow the contour of the wing. As a result, the air "separates" from the wing, causing a rapid decrease in lift. This is known as a stall. The other options (a, c, and d) can be effects or characteristics of a stall, but they are not the primary reason why lift decreases rapidly once the critical angle of attack is exceeded.

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