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The contribution of the horizontal tail to the pitching moment coefficient about the center of gravity
(CmCG) of an aircraft is given by Cmtalt=0.2-0.0215 α where α is the angle of attack of the
aircraft. The contribution of the tail to the aircraft longitudinal stability
A
is stabilizing
B
is destabilizing
C
is nil
D
cannot be determined from the given information

Correct : a

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