AerodynamicsQuestion 411 of 934

Which item is reduced when air becomes less dense, because the engine takes in less air?

  1. Wing area
  2. Aircraft weight
  3. Engine power
  4. Wing camber
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Correct answer: Engine power

Less dense air reduces power because the engine takes in less air.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 4: Principles of Flight — Density Altitude, page 91

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026