Principles of Flightmedium#513
The speed at which total drag is minimum occurs when:
A
Induced drag equals parasite drag
CorrectB
Parasite drag is zero
C
Induced drag is zero
D
The aircraft is at maximum speed
Explanation
Minimum total drag occurs at the speed where the induced drag curve and parasite drag curve intersect (Di = Dp).
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