just a question I've been thinking about for a long time.
2007-11-19 10:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by bobaho 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
at first it will move back a little because of inertia, everything wants to stay the same way it is, either moving or staying still. once the car starts moving the fly will be at the same speed as the car and will continue like that. when you hit the brakes the fly will go forward because of momentum (a form of inertia).
its the same reason why when a car accelerates fast you seem to be suck to your seat and why when the car slams on its brakes you fly forward.
2007-11-19 11:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually , I think this works better with a balloon - I believe you will find that the balloon / fly will move forward as the car accelerates, creating a very slight gradient in air density within the passenger compartment. In other words, the air will tend to "pile up" in the rear of the compartment as the car accelerates. The change in density will tend to push the balloon forward. The gradient is so slight it can only be observed with such a device, or with a very sensitive transducer.
2007-11-19 20:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Larry454 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because it is proven that the safest place for a fly in a moving cars in the back seat, properly restrained with a safety harness.
2007-11-19 22:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ultraviolet Oasis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean if the car accelerates forwardly. If the car is just moving, then the fly is moving at the same speed as the car. Is that your question?
2007-11-19 19:19:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because they know that, in case of an accident, the rear seat is the safer location in most vehicles.
2007-11-19 20:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Eratosthenes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, because the air inside the car is stationary relative to the car's movement.
2007-11-19 19:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋