AerodynamicsQuestion 456 of 934

Which of these is NOT a type of parasite drag?

  1. Form drag
  2. Interference drag
  3. Skin friction drag
  4. Induced drag
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Correct answer: Induced drag

Parasite drag has three types: form drag, interference drag, and skin friction. Induced drag comes from producing lift.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Parasite Drag, page 103

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026