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Richard Whitcomb discovered the aerodynamic concept of “area rule”.  Area rule pertains to ___________________________________.

Refer to the following illustration (shown below). This double wedge airfoil has a small positive angle of attack. Identify the location of the strongest oblique shockwave. Note: airfoil thickness is exaggerated for drawing simplicity.

What is an additional benefit of highly swept wings in supersonic flight?

For supersonic flight, swept wings always produce a lower wing coefficient of drag than straight wings.

How are supersonic engine inlets designed?

Participants in a decision-making study in which they had to decide among 6 or 12 apartments often eliminated some alternatives on the basis of one or two dimensions. This is an example of the strategy called ______.

The gambler’s fallacy is thought of as a special instance of ______.

Expert decision-makers may rely on intuition and mental simulation, according to the ______ model.

Which of the following is true about minerals per geologic definition? 

Why might a single mineral (like pyrite) have several different crystal habits?