The flap increases the camber of the wing for the portion of the wing to which it is attached. This increases the lift. It also increases the drag.

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The flap increases the camber of the wing for the portion of the wing to which it is attached. This increases the lift. It also increases the drag.

The flap increases the camber of the wing for the portion of the wing to which it is attached. This increases the lift. It also increases the drag.

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