Principles of Flighteasy#568
Ground effect reduces:
A
Lift
B
Thrust required for cruise
C
Parasite drag
D
Induced drag, due to reduced wingtip vortex strength near the surface
CorrectExplanation
The ground restricts the development of wingtip vortices and reduces downwash, significantly decreasing induced drag.
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