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Which outcome reduces a wing's lift when exceeding the critical angle of attack?

A)Boundary layer flow separation occurs
B)Increased viscous drag effects appear
C)Reynolds number significantly diminishes
D)Airfoil reaches its critical temperature

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Boundary layer separation occurs across the upper wing surface causing a stall because pressure rises rapidly downstream, therefore, the airfoil loses lift rather than gaining it and temperature contributes significantly less than flow.

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