The angle of attack of a fixed pitch propeller:
a. Depends on forward speed only  
b. Depends on forward speed and engine rotational speed  
c. Depends on engine rotational speed only  
d. Is constant for a fixed pitch propeller

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Answer :

b. Depends on forward speed and engine rotational speed

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