Drag is the force acting opposite to the direction of motion of an aircraft as it moves through the air. There are several types of drag which include parasite drag from parts not contributing to lift, profile drag which is the sum of skin friction and form drag, interference drag caused by interacting airflows, and induced drag which is a byproduct of lift and increases with higher angles of attack. Reducing drag can be accomplished through techniques such as aerodynamic shaping of surfaces, reducing surface roughness, and optimizing wing design elements.