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A general aviation airplane is gliding with a speed Vg at minimum glide angle. Which of the following statements is/are true?
A
Vg is equal to the speed corresponding to the maximum lift to drag ratio of the airplane.
B
Vg increases with decreasing wing loading when all other parameters remain constant.
C
Vg increases with decreasing altitude when all other parameters remain constant.
D
Vg increases with increasing altitude when all other parameters remain constant.

Correct : a

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