You're at Rest in a Hammock When a Hungry Mosquito

question 76

Multiple Choice

You're at rest in a hammock when a hungry mosquito sees you as lunch,while a 2-m/s breeze is blowing.If the mosquito joins you for lunch,it should first hover over you by flying

• A)against the breeze at 2 m/s.
• B)with the breeze at 2 m/s.
• C)a bit faster than wind speed.
• D)none of the above

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