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Which of the following is a horizontal angle of attack?

  1. Upper right to lower right

  2. Lower right to upper left

  3. Right to left

  4. High to low

The correct answer is: Right to left

In the context of angles of attack, a horizontal angle of attack refers to the direction in which an object is moving or aiming relative to a certain horizontal reference point. When considering this definition, the direction "right to left" accurately describes a movement or orientation that maintains a level path without ascending or descending. This suggests a level alignment in a horizontal plane. Other options describe movements that include a vertical component. For instance, "upper right to lower right" and "lower right to upper left" imply a diagonal or inclined path, which does not align with the concept of a horizontal angle. "High to low" indicates a vertical descent, which is once again inconsistent with defining a horizontal angle of attack. Hence, the option indicating "right to left" is the one that represents a movement that is purely horizontal.