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← TechnologyWhich unintended consequence occurs when using leading-edge vortex generators on aircraft wings at high angles of attack near stall?
A)Increased induced drag component✓
B)Reduced boundary layer separation
C)Improved lift-to-drag ratio
D)Decreased profile drag effects
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Increased induced drag component is the consequence because vortex generators enhance mixing of high-energy and low-energy air, increasing lift. This generates stronger tip vortices resulting in a higher induced drag component. Therefore, the total drag increases, rather than optimizing efficiency at high angles.
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