2007-03-31 09:45:10 · 18 answers · asked by sunsworth1975 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Why can bees fly, when physics states that the size of their wings is not enough in compasison to bodymass?
They fly because they flap their wings
So fast
2007-03-31 09:47:28 · update #1
So fast!!!!!!
2007-03-31 09:47:53 · update #2
i doubt it, but if you really want to have a go, let me know so i can stand laughing at you, seeing a man flapping trying to fly will certainly make up for a boring week at work.
2007-03-31 09:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by zeldieuk2002 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't know anything about bees but i think the reason they can fly is that there wings are probablity 70% of the size of there body, plus they wings flap so fast that it creates lift. Also, the the weight of bees are small.
if you flap your arm very fast, i guess you still can't fly, because of your weight and the size of your arm are small compare to your body as whole. But if your arm is big and flat, you may be able to fly and you still need to flap your arm fast
2007-03-31 16:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think its an urban myth that bees shouldn't be able to fly. In actual fact they would have no problem flying as they obviously do...as for us, you can flap as much as you want you aint goin nowhere......
2007-03-31 16:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by Knownow't 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your arms could not displace enough air to create an updraft, and even if you couls the effort of returning your arms to the top position would cause a downdraft.
2007-03-31 17:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Del 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ,its impossible ,birds and bees have a very light structure ie birds have hollow bones this lightens weight and allows flight
2007-03-31 16:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by paul t 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've been down the pub haven't you?
Have a cup of coffee and troll up to bed.
2007-03-31 17:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all to do with being aerodynamic, which is something humans are not, without the aid of machines.
2007-03-31 20:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier to get a man made machine to do it for you...ie. Aeroplane. Helicopter, etc.
2007-04-03 06:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by ddntruong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I flew over from Canada last Saturday...boy! are my arms tired !!!
2007-03-31 17:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 120mph.
Straight down.
That's terminal velocity.
They call it "terminal" because of what happens when you hit the deck.
2007-03-31 16:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by The Transporter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋