tinyboy21 Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I've heard this saying so many times, I don't know if it is true. It is that the bumblebee aerodynamically shouldn't be able to fly, but it does anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I've heard this saying so many times, I don't know if it is true. It is that the bumblebee aerodynamically shouldn't be able to fly, but it does anyway. Bumblebees CAN fly. *edit* The above is a link to an explanation of the "bumblebee can't fly" myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolecularMan14 Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 lol, yes I would say that the postulate is automatically accepted, mainly because THEY CAN FLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Clearly if they can fly, they can't not fly, so it must be our understanding of how bumblebees are aerodynamic that is being questioned in the original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDBATTY Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I think they use sound to generate a shock wave in the air that momentarily compresses the air the wing is traveling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyboy21 Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Clearly if they can fly, they can't not fly, so it must be our understanding of how bumblebees are aerodynamic that is being questioned in the original post. Exactly. I know bumblebees can fly, I just wanted to know why people say they shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedragon52 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 McMaster's even recanted his earlier statements: http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~insrisg/nature/nw02/0325Insect_Flight_Myths.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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