Tapered wings are used more rather than elliptical wing planforms practically. The reason being______

Tapered wing resembles elliptic wing highly

Easy to manufacture than elliptic wings

Tapered wing is another name for elliptic wing

Aspect ratio more important for low induced drag

Correct Answer : Easy to manufacture than elliptic wings

Explanation : In reality, tapered wings are preferred over elliptic wings because they are easier to manufacture (they have straight edges). But the resemblance to elliptic wings (variation of δ) is secondary to reduce wing induced drag compared to the aspect ratio. Here we are only asked why tapered wings used; the answer is easy to manufacture.

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