a) To decrease drag
b) To increase airspeed
c) To decrease airspeed
d) To generate more thrust
Answer: a
Explanation: Aircrafts have landing gear that retract into the wings and/or fuselage to decrease drag during flight. Drag slows down the aircraft, thus increasing the flying time between two places.
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