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Principles of Flighteasy#578

Wing dihedral provides:

A

Directional stability

B

Lateral (roll) stability by creating a restoring roll moment in a sideslip

Correct
C

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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