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What is/are the use(s) of the single horseshoe vortex model of finite wing aerodynamic theory?
A
It can approximate the wing pitching moment coefficient
B
It can approximate the wing induced drag coefficient
C
It can approximate the effect of the wing on the induced drag coefficient of a typical horizontal tail
D
It can approximate the aerodynamic benefit/penalty of formation flight compared to isolated flight

Correct : b,c,d

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