Sayde Ridling
Physics 104X
 Spring 2012
Dr. Newman
Insect Physics


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Have you ever wondered how a miniscule insect lifts itself gracefully into the air from a standstill? 
Or been curious about the aerodynamic capabilities of a dragonfly? 

Find the answers to these questions and more right here!
hover fly
Hover fly
http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?t=22288
 Cross section of flying insect
cross section of insect wings in motion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Motion_of_Insectwing.gif
grasshopper in flight
Grasshopper in flight
http://www.ursispaltenstein.ch/blog/weblog.php?/weblog/comments/5274/