Practice question

How do induced drag and parasite drag behave as an aircraft's airspeed increases?

  1. Induced drag decreases, while parasite drag increases.
  2. Induced drag increases, while parasite drag decreases.
  3. Both induced drag and parasite drag increase proportionally.
  4. Both induced drag and parasite drag decrease.

Answer: A — Induced drag decreases, while parasite drag increases.

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