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For a wing of aspect ratio AR, having an elliptical lift distribution, the induced drag coefficient is (where CL is the lift coefficient)
A
CL/(πAR)
B
CL2/(πAR)
C
CL/(2πAR)
D
CL2/(πAR2)

Correct : b

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