Which wind-shear condition results in a loss of airspeed?  
a. Decreasing headwind or tailwind  
b. Increasing headwind and decreasing tailwind  
c. Decreasing headwind and increasing tailwind  
d. Increasing headwind or tailwind

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Answer :

c. Decreasing headwind and increasing tailwind

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