If you've watched nature shows on migrating geese, you know that they fly in a V formation, and trade off in the front of the V because it is more efficient for the entire flock. Can anyone tell me why one leg of the V is longer than the other? 10 pts to the first correct answer.
2007-12-17 07:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by brddg1974 5 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
An old friend got me with this years ago. One leg is longer because it has more geese on it.......
2007-12-17 07:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by Pullet Surprise 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
One side of a "V" formation of Geese flying is usually longer than the other because wind resistance is much lower on the longer side than on the "shorter" side of the formation.....
Flying in a V formation allows the Geese to fly with less wind resistance/draft and allows them to travel up to 70% further than they would normally be able to fly otherwise....
2007-12-17 16:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When they trade off the lead postion, the longer line eventually equals out to the shorter line as they trade?
2007-12-17 16:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are more geese on that side.
2007-12-17 16:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by countryguyhfc 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋