Which outcome occurs when laminar air flowing around aircraft becomes turbulent?

💡 Explanation

Increased drag and lift reduction results when laminar flow transitions to turbulence due to increased momentum transfer via chaotic eddies disrupting attached flow. This increased momentum transfer equals greater skin friction; therefore, drag goes up and lift decreases rather than improvements to either.

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