Aerospace Engineering > GATE 2009 > Longitudinal Stability
If CmCG is the pitching moment coefficient about the center of gravity of an aircraft, and α is the angle
of attack, then
dCmCGdα is
A
a stability derivative which represents stiffness in pitch
B
a stability derivative which represents damping in pitch
C
a control derivative in pitch
D
positive for an aircraft that is stable in pitch

Correct : a

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