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Assertion (A): Control surfaces are mass balanced ahead of the hinge line.

Reason (R): Moving the surface's centre of gravity forward decouples its rotation from wing bending.

Select the correct answer from the options below.

  • A.A is true but R is false
  • B.A is false but R is true
  • C.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • D.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Answer: C

Both statements are true and the second is the reason for the first. Coupling between bending and control rotation is a classic flutter mechanism, and mass balance raises the flutter speed above the flight envelope. It is a certification requirement rather than an option.

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