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Why do birds fly in V-formation?
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Why do they fly the way they do?
There are many reasons that birds fly the way they do. One reason for why they fly in a V formation is because it reduces the air resistance on the birds in the back of the formation.
What is drag on an airplane and how is it used to fly faster or slower?
have you ever seen birds fly in a v? the drag from the leader pushes the other birds faster. so it kinda swirls
What birds do not migrate in a V formation?
They fly in that kind of formation because it helps to make their work easier and faster without easily getting tired. they are CRANE MIGRATORY birds and CRANE MIGRATORY birds fly in either V or J formation.
What is a group of geese flying in V formation called?
A group of geese flying in "V" formation is called a wedge.
Does swans fly in a V formation?
all birds that fly in a V formation fly in the upwash from the wings of the bird ahead, which assists each bird in supporting its own weight. Drag is considerably decreased and thus rage of flight increased. Birds rotate to and from the front at time to time
Do bats fly in v formation?
No, bats seem to fly with no set pattern at all, but they DO mass into groups for their nightly forage.
Why is one side of the v longer than the other when birds fly?
Simple aerodynamics: the shorter leg of the "V" is upwind & the longer side is downwind. Usually.
What does it mean when several wedges or V formations of birds fly over you at one time?
Just that there are a lot of birds. A large number will rarely fit into a single V formation. It splits up and several such groups form.
Why do birds fly in the shape of a v?
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Why do birds fly in shape of chevron?
Birds fly in circles for various reasons.The birds are simply gliding on thermals, which move in circles.The birds are searching for preyThe birds are performing a mating ritual by flying with each other.
Why do ducks fly in the v pattern?
Ducks do not always fly in a V, but when they do, it is to increase the efficiency of their flight as there is less resistance. Interestingly, the lead duck in the V, when he gets tired, will drop back to another position and another duck flies up to take its place. Kind of cool !
