Multiple choice

During a stall, the airplane ____ the lift.

  1. loses

  2. gains

  3. has no change

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A stall occurs when the wing's critical angle of attack is exceeded, causing a sudden loss of lift. During a stall, the airplane loses lift because the smooth airflow over the wing becomes turbulent and separated. This is a fundamental aerodynamic principle that all pilots must understand for stall recovery procedures.