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Consider the following four statements regarding aircraft longitudinal stability:

P. CM,cg at zero lift must be positive
Q. ∂CM,cg/∂aa must be negative (aa is absolute angle of attack)
R. CM,cg at zero lift must be negative
S. Slope of CL versus aa must be negative

Which of the following combination is the necessary criterion for stick fixed longitudinal balance and static stability?
A
Q and R only
B
Q, R, and S only
C
P and Q only
D
Q and S only

Correct : c

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