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← TechnologyWhich outcome occurs when an aircraft’s landing gear extends above V_LO (landing gear operating speed)?
A)Increased aerodynamic drag and instability✓
B)Reduced stall speed and greater lift
C)Improved fuel efficiency and range
D)Decreased structural load on wings
💡 Explanation
Increased drag follows exceeding V_LO because exceeding that speed buckles the landing gear's doors and supporting structures when the deployment mechanism is activated. This yields turbulent flow which therefore drastically increases drag above specified values rather than streamlining/reducing it for economy at lower speeds.
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