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Principles of Flighteasy#516

Winglets reduce drag by:

A

Increasing wing area significantly

B

Eliminating interference drag

C

Reducing parasite drag

D

Reducing the strength of wingtip vortices, thereby decreasing induced drag

Correct

Explanation

Winglets weaken the wingtip vortices by blocking the high-pressure air from curling over the tip, reducing induced drag.

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