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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome occurs when an albatross experiences icing?
A)Increased stall speed during flight✓
B)Enhanced thermal regulation occurs rapidly
C)Increased lift at low speeds noted
D)Reduced parasite drag, increasing maneuverability
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Increased icing on the albatross's wings changes the airfoil, prompting boundary layer separation, because this raises the stall speed. This means the critical angle of attack is reached faster, therefore stall occurs at lower speeds rather than enhanced lift or parasite reduction.
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