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The lift formula is L = CL × ½ρV² × S, where S represents:

Wing area. S in the lift equation represents the wing reference area (typically the planform area including the fuselage intercept).

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Wing area✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

S in the lift equation represents the wing reference area (typically the planform area including the fuselage intercept).

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