answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Simple aerodynamics: the shorter leg of the "V" is upwind & the longer side is downwind. Usually.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is one side of the v longer than the other when birds fly?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why is one side of your hair longer than the other?

one side is not longer it just looks that way


Do land birds live longer than sea birds?

no


How do bats fly so long?

Because of their wings that makes them fly longer than other birds


What has three sides one longer than other side?

Isosceles triangle


What does the side-angle inequality theorem state?

In a triangle, if one side is longer than the other side, the angle opposite the longer side is the larger angle. It state that If one angle of a triangle is larger than another angle, then the side opposite the larger angle is longer than the side opposite the smaller angle.. I hope it will help in your study..... AJ


What are the requirements for the side lenghts of a triangle?

The length of each side is longer than the sum of the lengths of the other two sides.


The perimeter of a triangle is 30 inches the first side of the triangle is 1 inch longer than the second side the second side is 7 inches longer than the third side what is the length of each side?

5,12,13


The perimeter of a triangle is 30 inches the first side of the triangle is 1 inch longer than the second side the second side is 7 inches longer than the third side what is the length of each side of?

13, 12,5


What is a side-angle inequality?

If one side of a triangle is longer than the second side, then the measure of the angle opposite the longer side is greater than the measure of the angle opposite the shorter side. I hope it will help in your study.. AJ


What are the characteristics of an isosceles triangle?

Two sides have the same length as each other. The other side may be shorter or longer in length than the other two sides.


Do birds in captivity live longer than birds in the wildlife?

well i heard that for budgies the can live longer in the wild because theres a bigger variety of fresh foods. not sure if it is the same with other birds though. it also depends if an animal kills them:(


Do people have a line of symmetry?

no because to be symmetricle each side has to be exactly the same and one arm could be longer than the other.