Stalling and spinning · Question 7 of 12
What causes the airflow to separate from the wing (stall)?
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Answer
- A Exceeding the critical angle of attack
Explanation
If the angle of attack is increased beyond the critical value, the airflow can no longer follow the upper surface and separates. Lift collapses. This can happen at any speed and in any attitude if the critical angle of attack is exceeded.