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Which one of the following is true with respect to the phugoid mode of an aircraft?

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Phugoid = long period, low damping oscillation between speed and altitude.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
  • long period and weak damping
  • long period and strong damping
  • short period and weak damping
  • short period and strong damping
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The phugoid mode is a long-period oscillation involving exchange of potential and kinetic energy, with typically weak damping.
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