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A conventional fixed-wing aircraft, with a horizontal tail and vertical fin, in steady and level flight is subjected to small perturbations. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

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Vertical fin has a stabilizing effect on the lateral stability of the aircraft.

Vertical fin has a destabilizing effect on the directional stability of the aircraft.

Presence of wing anhedral increases the lateral stability of the aircraft.

Horizontal tail has a stabilizing effect on the longitudinal static stability of the aircraft.

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