Increasing airspeed while maintaining the same spray output will lead to which of the following outcomes?

Increasing airspeed while maintaining the same spray output results in less pesticide active ingredient being applied per acre. This relationship arises because as airspeed increases, the spray pattern from the nozzles disperses more widely over a given area. Essentially, the same volume of pesticide is being distributed over a larger surface area due to the faster movement of the aircraft.

This phenomenon means that although the total volume of the pesticide being sprayed remains constant, the concentration of the active ingredient per unit area decreases. This dilution can lead to insufficient coverage or ineffective pest control, as the intended dosage of pesticide may not be achieved.

Additionally, higher airspeed can also impact how the pesticide interacts with the target surface, potentially causing some of it to drift away from the intended area. However, the fundamental outcome is that a faster application reduces the effective concentration of pesticide per acre, resulting in less active ingredient being applied.