Principles of Flighteasy#578
Wing dihedral provides:
A
Directional stability
B
Lateral (roll) stability by creating a restoring roll moment in a sideslip
CorrectC
Longitudinal stability
D
Reduced drag
Explanation
In a sideslip, the lower wing has a higher effective angle of attack than the upper wing, creating a restoring roll moment.
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