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What do winglets do?(a) Increase thrust(b) Reduce turbulence at the tips of an airplane’s wings(c) Decrease thrust(d) Increase turbulence at the tips of an airplane’s wingsThis question was addressed to me in exam.My question is based upon Fundamentals in portion Aircraft Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance

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The CORRECT choice is (b) Reduce turbulence at the tips of an airplane’s wings

The explanation is: The purpose of winglets is to reduce turbulence at the tips of an airplane’s wings. Winglets and sharklets are SIMILAR to each other. The wingtip vortices created by a LARGE AIRCRAFT are strong enough to flip a smaller aircraft that maybe flying closely. Winglets are responsible to break these vortices thereby reducing drag on the airplane.



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