Which mechanism leads to increased drag on an aircraft wing when exceeding its critical angle of attack?

💡 Explanation

Boundary layer detachment causes increased drag because adverse pressure gradients promote turbulent flow, therefore increasing form drag rather than maintaining laminar flow which reduces skin friction; the separation point shifts forward because laminar airflow separates.

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