with such small wings and large bodies, how is it possible for bumble bees to fly?
2007-02-24 13:18:21 · 6 answers · asked by Scummy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Scientists have been studying and asking that question for years. I have heard that according to physics, they can't.
2007-02-24 13:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not too long ago, engineers pretty much determined that the area of their wings vs. their body mass meant that they couldn't.
Neither the engineers nor the bumble bees knew about the effects of vortexes at the time, and the bumble bees just kept on flying anyways.
2007-02-24 21:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same reason a 737-200 can have a short wing span and a heavy body. It's all physics. Bumble bees have many RPMs going on their wings, which generates enough lift for them. They're not as fast as a honey bee, but they will still get your ***.
2007-02-25 02:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by Scott W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creation is a wonder, and i have wondered that myself every time i see a big bumble bee i think to myself, i wonder how it flies with that huge body and tiny wings.
better ask Mr Bumble the aviation expert
2007-02-24 21:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs R 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The physics of bumblebee flight has been known and understood for some time. It is a myth that their wings are too small. The physics of bee flight is interesting. You can read about it here:
http://www.physorg.com/news8616.html
2007-02-24 22:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by tentofield 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With the high speeds its wings flutter at.
2007-02-24 21:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by ƒσx Đιяτ-βικιŋğ ğιяι 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋