How does an increase in angle of attack affect lift generated by the wings?

An increase in angle of attack results in an increase in lift generated by the wings up to a certain critical point. As the angle of attack increases, airflow over the wing changes, leading to a higher pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the wing. This pressure difference is what generates lift.

However, this relationship holds true only to a specific angle of attack known as the critical angle. Beyond this angle, the airflow can separate from the wing's upper surface, leading to a stall condition where lift dramatically decreases. Therefore, the correct answer acknowledges that lift increases with angle of attack up until the stall point, after which lift will no longer increase and will instead decrease.