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Which of the following statements regarding energy is true? (A) Kinetic energy decreases with increasing airspeed. (B) Potential energy is approximately proportional to airspeed. (C) Chemical energy remains constant throughout a flight (D) Kinetic energy can be traded for potential energy, and potential energy can be traded for kinetic energy - ANSWER (D) Kinetic energy can be traded for potential energy, and potential energy can be traded for kinetic energy The objective in maneuvering the airplane is to manage energy so that: (A) Kinetic energy stays between limits (stall and placard) (B) Potential energy sstays between limits (terrain and buffet altitude) (C) Chemical energy stays above certain thresholds (not running out of fuel) (D) All of the above - ANSWER (D) All of the above What is the effect on total drag is airspeed slows below L/D Max? (A) Drag increases because of increased parasite drag (B) Drag decreases because of lower induced drag (C) Drag increases because of increased induced drag - ANSWER (C) Drag increses because of increased induced drag A jet pilot flying at L/D Max is obtain best: (A) Range (B) Endurance (C) Ride Quality - ANSWER (B) Endurance When a jet aircraft is flown at the appropriate airspeed for maximum range, which type of drag predominates? (A) Parasite (B) Induced (C) Each type of drag contributes equally - ANSWER (A) Parasite