You're at rest in a hammock when a hungry mosquito sees an opportunity for lunch. A mild 2-m/s breeze is blowing. If the mosquito joins you for lunch it should 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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To hover over a stationary target while there's a breeze, the mosquito must fly against the breeze at a speed equal to the wind speed to remain stationary relative to the ground.

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