What is induced drag on wings? Can the induced drag be minimized by (1) long and narrow wings or (2) short and wide wings? Please justify your answer.

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b) What is induced drag on wings? Can the induced drag be minimized by (1) long and
narrow wings or (2) short and wide wings? Please justify your answer.
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