Will a Fly Survive a Car Accident?

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A fly inside a car that crashes into a wall is likely to survive due to its small mass and the reduction of momentum before impact. The discussion highlights that factors such as the car's speed, the fly's position, and the point of impact are crucial in determining the outcome. While the consensus leans toward the fly surviving, the uncertainty surrounding various variables complicates the assessment. Ultimately, the fly's survival is not guaranteed, but its chances appear favorable under typical conditions. The conversation underscores the complexity of predicting outcomes in such scenarios.
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Would a fly traveling in a car that hits a brick wall be killed?

Windows closed, fly around the middle of the car.. aircon off :P

Im thinking that the fly would lose enough momentum before it hits the front window or dashboard to survive..

:D
 
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i dunno, i mean flys are pretty pudgy (dense)
if it was a butterfly maybe
 
They generally do not like to die :(

I doubt they would die...

EDIT: It depends on the speed of the car and the mass of the bug I suppose.
 
well, i think it depends on which part of the body hits the wall first and the speed of the car before collision because mometum is the product of speed and mass of the object and i don't think flying in a car will reduce much velocity by the friction of air and body.
 
There are way to many unknowns to even consider the question.
 
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