Which aerodynamic coefficient is responsible for longitudinal static stability of an airplane and why?

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None of the others.

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∂ C n /∂ C β , as it reflects the yaw moment response to variations in sideslip angle.

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∂ C m /∂ C L , as it reflects the pitching moment response to variations in lift or angle of attack.

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∂ C m /∂ C L , as it reflects the roll moment response to variations in lift or angle of attack.

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