Why does an FBW system use a smaller tail area?

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Bigger tails are harder to move as they produce larger wing loads

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Actively controls the tail thus making up for the reduced stability due to lesser area

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Tail does not contribute much to stability and its area can thus be reduced effectively

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To reduce weight and drag but at a cost of natural stability

1.	Why does an FBW system use a smaller tail area?
A.	Bigger tails are harder to move as they produce larger wing loads
B.	Actively controls the tail thus making up for the reduced stability due to lesser area
C.	Tail does not contribute much to stability and its area can thus be reduced effectively
D.	To reduce weight and drag but at a cost of natural stability
Answer» E.

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