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It was once said that the bumble bee is too heavy to fly, but no-one told the bee. This wasn't helped when someone calculated the lift generated by the bee's wings and said it wasn't enough to hold the bee's weight.
The error arose because the person calculated lift treating the wing as a simple aerofoil. It wasn't until some years later that researchers found the truth: As the bee flaps its wings, on the downstroke vortices are created above the wing, and these greatly increase the lift generated -- more than enough t carry the bee.
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Why do bees make a buzzing sound?
Bees make a buzzing sound by rapidly moving their wings to generate lift and propulsion for flight. The frequency and intensity of the buzzing can vary depending on the species of bee, their size, and the purpose of their activity (e.g., foraging, communicating).
What is the possessive form of bees?
The possessive form of the plural noun 'bees' is bees'.Example: The bees' humming is a sound of summer.
Are female drone bees actually called Lez-bees?
Actually, the 'worker-bees' are 'Lez-Bees'.
How is it that bees hover?
Bees are able to hover due to their unique wing structure and wing movements. They can rapidly move their wings in a figure-eight pattern, creating a vortex that generates lift and allows them to stay suspended in the air. Additionally, bees have specialized muscles that allow them to make quick adjustments in flight to maintain stability while hovering.
Why do bees do the waggling dance?
When bees dance, they are communicating with other bees.
How many bees does it take to lift up a laptop?
According to the "Mythbuster's Bug Special", about 23,000 bees would be required to lift up a laptop.
Does the bees beat their wings slowly?
Bees actually beat their wings rapidly, not slowly. Most bees can beat their wings at a rate of around 200 to 300 times per second. This rapid wing movement allows them to generate lift and maneuver effectively while flying. Additionally, the quick wing beats are essential for producing the buzzing sound associated with bees.
In chapter XVII and XXXII smoke serves what unusual purpose in the Swiss family Robinson?
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Why do bees make a buzzing sound?
Bees make a buzzing sound by rapidly moving their wings to generate lift and propulsion for flight. The frequency and intensity of the buzzing can vary depending on the species of bee, their size, and the purpose of their activity (e.g., foraging, communicating).
What has the author Tickner Edwardes written?
Tickner Edwardes has written: 'Bee-keeping for all' -- subject(s): Bee culture, Bees 'Lift-Luck on Southern Roads'
Is it true that bees cannot fly or should not be able to?
No. The laws of flight as we understand them explain insect flight, including that of bees, perfectly well. The idea that bees should not be able to fly stems from an instance in the 1930s when one scientist jokingly demonstrated that bees cannot fly if you apply the calculations for a fixed-wing object like an airplane. Insects generate lift using different mechanisms than airplanes or birds do, but methods that scientists nonetheless understand.
How do bees cause thrust?
Bees create thrust by beating their wings in a specific motion that generates lift and propels them forward. This rapid flapping motion creates a change in air pressure that pushes the bee forward. The angle and surface area of their wings also play a role in creating thrust.
What is the collective noun for beeds?
There is not word in English spelled 'beeds'.The collective noun for beads is a string of beads.The collective nouns for bees are a bike of bees, a charm of bees, a drift of bees, a grist of bees, a hive of bees, a hum of bees, a stand of bees, a swarm of bees
Do carpenter bees attack bumble bees?
Carpenter Bees do not attack bumble bees.
What bees are in Scotland?
Bumble bees and honey bees.
What is an apid?
An apid is a member of the Apidae, a large family of bees, including honey bees, stingless bees, carpenter bees, orchid bees, cuckoo bees, and bumblebees.
What is apid?
An apid is a member of the Apidae, a large family of bees, including honey bees, stingless bees, carpenter bees, orchid bees, cuckoo bees, and bumblebees.
