How Do Swans Land Gracefully on Water? 🦢

🔥 How does a swan land so gracefully on water?

When coming in for landing, a swan stomps its webbed feet on the surface — creating drag that slows it down, just like air brakes on an airplane. This clever use of physics lets the bird reduce speed smoothly before gliding to a stop.

✅ Webbed feet increase surface area
✅ Drag force counters forward motion
✅ Energy is dissipated through splashes
✅ A natural example of biomechanics & evolution at work

🚀 From birds to airplanes, the same principles of aerodynamics and fluid dynamics govern safe, controlled landings.

📍 Concept: Drag Force & Biomechanics
🔬 Tech: Fluid Dynamics, Evolutionary Adaptation

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