Why does a flying insect not die when you slap it in mid air ? The slap should have the same impact as being hit by a bus .

Question

Why does a flying insect not die when you slap it in mid air ? The slap should have the same impact as being hit by a bus .

In: Physics

Answer 1

Most of the time you just push it out of the way with the wind your hand displaces. If you do hit it it would depend on many factors. The Point of impact, the Velocity , and so on.