How does a bird create a circular path by tilting its wings?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Blank
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Angle Tilt
AI Thread Summary
A bird creates a circular path by tilting its wings at a specific angle, which generates a lift force that allows it to maneuver in a circle. Given a radius of 30 meters and a velocity of 6 m/s, the tilt angle can be determined using centripetal force equations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between velocity, radius, and tilt angle, suggesting the use of a free body diagram for clarity. Calculating the period and centripetal acceleration may not be necessary for finding the tilt angle. Ultimately, the focus is on applying the correct physics principles to solve the problem.
Blank
Messages
1
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


A bird is able to go in a circle because it tilts its wings by theta degrees using a lift force, F. So it curves and eventually forms a full circle. if radius is 30m and the bird's velocity is 6m/s what is that tilt angle.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I calculated stuff like the period and centripetal acceleration, but I'm not even sure if those are needed for this.[/B]
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Looks like a baking angle problem. Circling at an angle, centripetal force equations. e.g tan = v^2/rg.
 
Draw a free body diagram?
 

Thread 'Errors and significant figures'

I multiplied the values first without the error limit. Got 19.38. rounded it off to 2 significant figures since the given data has 2 significant figures. So = 19. For error I used the above formula. It comes out about 1.48. Now my question is. Should I write the answer as 19±1.5 (rounding 1.48 to 2 significant figures) OR should I write it as 19±1. So in short, should the error have same number of significant figures as the mean value or should it have the same number of decimal places as...
View full post »
Thread 'A cylinder connected to a hanging mass'

Thread 'A cylinder connected to a hanging mass'

Let's declare that for the cylinder, mass = M = 10 kg Radius = R = 4 m For the wall and the floor, Friction coeff = ##\mu## = 0.5 For the hanging mass, mass = m = 11 kg First, we divide the force according to their respective plane (x and y thing, correct me if I'm wrong) and according to which, cylinder or the hanging mass, they're working on. Force on the hanging mass $$mg - T = ma$$ Force(Cylinder) on y $$N_f + f_w - Mg = 0$$ Force(Cylinder) on x $$T + f_f - N_w = Ma$$ There's also...
View full post »

Similar threads

Friction direction change in a inclined circular bend (car on a road)
Replies
11
Views
1K
Calculating P for an Aircraft Flying in a Circular Motion
Replies
9
Views
4K
Uniform circular motion with constant upward velocity.
Replies
8
Views
28K
Relative Circular Speed given radius and time
Replies
2
Views
2K
Spiral Motion of a Bird of Prey: Analysis & Calculations
Replies
13
Views
15K
MHB Tilting a circle or ring over backwards creates an ellipse....
Replies
1
Views
2K
What Angle Does a Jetliner Turn on a Circular Path?
Replies
7
Views
2K
How Do You Calculate the Flight Radius of a Plane Tilting at 40 Degrees?
Replies
8
Views
3K
Circular motion/ speed increases at a constant rate
Replies
7
Views
2K
How Does Particle P Chase Particle Q on a Circular Path?
Replies
35
Views
5K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top