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← Nature & AnimalsWhich process maximizes lift when flight feathers overlap?
A)Boundary layer turbulence minimization✓
B)Increased frictional drag coefficient
C)Turbulent kinetic energy production
D)Reduced chordwise pressure gradients
💡 Explanation
Optimized avian wings result from minimized turbulence; interlocking feathers achieve this. Boundary layer turbulence minimization reduces drag and increases lift because laminar airflow remains attached to the wing's surface, rather than causing stalls due to turbulence.
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