eli5 why are flaps extended during takeoff if they slow down the plane?

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eli5 why are flaps extended during takeoff if they slow down the plane?

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At the same time, extending out the flaps means more lift being generated, which results in a lower takeoff speed. Taking off without flaps would require more distance to be used to take off (or a lighter payload for the same distance)

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