Which aerodynamic effect increases when a bird utilizes slotted wings during slow, stable flight?

💡 Explanation

When a bird uses slotted wings, boundary layer energization occurs because the slots direct high-energy airflow to assist, increasing their lift. Therefore lift coefficient increases, rather than induced drag, stall speed, or parasite drag which are related to different flow conditions and wing configurations.

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