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Which outcome reduces usable engine thrust when ice accumulation changes airfoil geometry?

A)Premature stall angle onset
B)Laminar flow re-establishment
C)Increased boundary layer suction
D)Elevated Reynolds number effects

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Premature stall angle onset occurs because ice changes form the surface roughness and airfoil shape, disrupting smooth airflow and decreasing maximum lift. Lift reduction causes stall at lower angles of attack, therefore thrust decreases, rather than smooth streamlined flow.

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