The damping ratio in phugoid motion for gliders is usually less compar – McqOptions

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1.	The damping ratio in phugoid motion for gliders is usually less compared to powered aircraft because
A.	gliders are unpowered.
B.	gliders are light
C.	lift to drag ratio is higher for gliders.
D.	gliders fly at low speed.
Answer» D. gliders fly at low speed.

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