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The center of pressure on a conventional airfoil moves in which direction as angle of attack increases (below stall)?

A

Aft

B

It does not move

C

Forward

D

Spanwise outboard

C

Forward✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

As angle of attack increases, the center of pressure moves forward on a conventional cambered airfoil.

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