Which outcome increases when a supersonic aircraft experiences boundary layer transitioning from laminar to turbulent flow?

💡 Explanation

Increased skin friction drag results because the transition to turbulent flow causes heightened momentum transfer near the aircraft's surface. Therefore, drag suddenly increases rather than lift remaining constant, because skin friction is directly affected, not lift or thrust.

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