SPL - When increasing the airflow speed by a factor of 2 while keeping all other parameters constant, how does the parasite drag change approximately? - ID: 594

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Question id 594 - Principles of Flight (Aeroplane) - Quiz SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

It decreases by a factor of 2

It increases by a factor of 2

It decreases by a factor of 4

It increases by a factor of 4

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