Practice question
What causes an aircraft to experience 'ground effect' when flying very close to the runway surface?
- The physical ground restricts the flow of wingtip vortices and downwash, reducing induced drag and increasing lift.
- The compressed air between the wing and the runway creates a physical cushion that increases parasite drag.
- The engine thrust is reflected off the runway surface, creating a vertical upward force.
- The runway's magnetic field interacts with the aircraft's steel landing gear, pulling it down.
Answer: A — The physical ground restricts the flow of wingtip vortices and downwash, reducing induced drag and increasing lift.
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