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The consequences of exceeding Mcrit in a swept-wing aeroplane may be: (assume no corrective devices, straight and level flight)

buffeting of the aeroplane and a tendency to pitch up.
an increase in speed and a tendency to pitch up.
engine unbalance and buffeting.
buffeting of the aeroplane and a tendency to pitch down.