Which outcome occurs when an aircraft exceeds its critical angle of attack?

💡 Explanation

The onset of stall leads to increased drag because adverse pressure gradients become too great, therefore boundary layer separation accelerates which induces flow reversal. This causes boundary layer flow to transition to turbulence rather than improved performance.

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