Principles of Flightmedium#556
Leading edge slots (fixed) work by:
A
Increasing wing area
B
Reducing wing thickness
C
Deflecting the airflow downward
D
Allowing high-pressure air from below to energize the upper surface boundary layer, delaying stall
CorrectExplanation
A fixed slot permits airflow from the lower surface to the upper surface, re-energizing the boundary layer and delaying separation.
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