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Linear Motion, angular motion, fluid mechanics and projectile motion (1.3b) Flashcards

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linear motion is….

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movement of a body in a straight line where all parts move the same distance in the same direction over the same time

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direct force is….
and what does it result in?

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a force applied through the centre of mass resulting in linear motion

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in a distance time graph the gradient of the curve indicates the…

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speed of the body

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in a speed time graph the gradient of the curve indicates the…

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acceleration or decleration of the body

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in a velocity time graph the gradient of the curve indicates the…

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acceleration or deceleration of the body

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angular motion results from an…

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eccentric force being applied to a body outside its centre of mass

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torque is…

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a measure of the turning force applied to a body

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the logitudinal axis runs from….

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the top to the bottom of the body

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9
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a practical example that uses the longitudinal axis is…

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a trampolinist performs a full twist turn

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the transverse axis runs from…

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side to side of the body

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a practical example that uses the transverse axis is…

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a front somersalt

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12
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the frontal axis runs from….

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the front to back of the body

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13
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a practical example that uses the frontal axis is….

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a gymnast perfoms a cartwheel

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14
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the three axis of rotation are…

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longitudinal
transeverse
frontal

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15
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angular analogue of moment of inertia is…

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the resistance of a body to change its angular motion or rotation

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moment of inertia =

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sum (mass x distribution of mass from axis of rotation^2)

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17
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angular velocity is….

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the rate of change in angular displacement or rate of rotation

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18
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moment of inertia is measured in…

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kgm^2

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19
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angular velocity =

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angular displacement / time taken

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20
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angular velocity is measured in…

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rad/s

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21
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angular momentum is…

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the quantity of angular motion possessed by a body

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22
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angular momentum =

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moment of inertia x angular velocity

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23
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angular momentum is measured in…

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kgm^2/s

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24
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the two factors that affect moment of inertia are…

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mass
ditribution of mass from the axis of rotation

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what effect does mass have on moment of inertia?

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the greater the mass the greater the moment of inertia, the harder it is to change the rate of rotation

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what effect does distribution of mass from the axis of rotation have on moment of inertia?

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the further the mass from the axis of rotation the greater the moment of inertia so there is more resistance to rotation

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27
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what affect does a high moment of inertia have on angular velocity?

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the resistance to rotation is high therefore angular velocity is low and rate of spin is slow

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28
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what affect does a low moment of inertia have on angular velocity?

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the resistance to rotation is low therefore angular velocity is high and rate of spin is fast

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29
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define conservation of angular momentum

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angular momentum is a conserved quantity that remains constant unless an eccntric force or torque is applied

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30
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does angular momentum once generated change throughout movemrnt?

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no

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31
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performers manipulate ___________ and _______ to maximise performance

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moment of inertia
angular velocity

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32
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define the angular analogue of newtons first law of motion

(the angular equivalent of Newton’s first law of motion)

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a rotating body will continue to turn about an axis of rotation with a constant angular momentum unless acted on by an eccentric force or torque

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33
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define drag

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the force that opposes the direction of motion of a body through water or air

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34
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the 4 factors that affect air resistance and drag are…

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velocity
frontal cross-sectional area
streamlining and shape
surface characteristics

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35
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how does velocity affect air resistance and drag?

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the greater the velocity, the greater the force of air resistance and drag opposing motion

36
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how does a cyclists high velocity affect their air resistance?

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their high velocity means their air resistance is high

37
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how does frontal cross-sectional area affect air resistance and drag?

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the greater the frontal cross-sectional area, the greater the air resistnace or drag

38
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how does a downhill skiers crouched position affect air resistance and drag?

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the low crouched position reduces their cross-sectional area reduces air resistance and drag

39
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how does streamlining and shape affect air resistance and drag?

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the more aerodynamic the shape of the body or equipment, the lower the air resistance or drag

40
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how do surface characteristics affect air resistance or drag?

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the smoother the surface, the lower the air resistance or drag

41
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how do cyclists use surface characteristics to decrease drag or air resistance?

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they wear lycra suits to make the surface smoother

42
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projectile motion is…..

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the movement of a body through the air following a curved flight path under the force of gravity

43
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a projectile is….

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a body that is launched into the air, losing contact with the ground surface

44
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the 4 factors that affect the horizontal distance travelled by a projectile are…

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speed of release
angle of release
height of release
aerodynamic factors

45
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how does speed of release affect the horizontal distance travelled by a projectile?

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the greater the speed of release of the projectile the further it will travel

46
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how does angle of release affect the horizontal distace travelled by a projectile?

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45 degrees is the optimal angle of release for the furthest horizontal distance

47
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when height of release is higher than the landing height how is the angle of release affected?

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where release height is higher than angle height the optimal angle is less than 45 degrees.

48
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how does height of release is lower than the landing height how is the angle of release affected?

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where release height is lower than landing height the optimal angle is greater than 45 dgrees

49
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which aerodynamic factors affect horizontal distance travelled by a projectile?

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bernoulli’s and magnus

50
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a parabola is….

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a uniform curve symmetrical about its highest point

51
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a parabolic flight path is…

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a flight path symmetrical about its highest point caused by the dominant weight force of a projectile

52
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if weight is the dominant force and air resistance is small a _______ flight path occurs

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parabolic

53
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give and explain a practical example of a parabolic flight path

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a shot put

it has a high mass and travels through the air with a low velocity with a small frontal cross sectional area and smooth surface area minimising air resistance minimal

54
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a non parabolic flight path is….

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a flight path asymmetrical about its highest point caued bythe dominant force of air resistance on a projectile

55
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if air resistance is the dominant force and weight is very small a __________ flight path occurs

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non-parabolic

56
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give and explain a practical example of a non-parabolic flight path

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a badminton shuttle

it has a very low mass and travles at a high velocity with an uneven surface which increases air resistance

57
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in a parabolic flight path what force is dominant?

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wieght

58
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in a non parabolic flight path what force is dominant?

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air resistance

59
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a parallelogram of forces can be drawn to conisder…

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the result of all forces acting on a aprojectile in flight

60
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resultant force is..

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the sum of all forces acting on a body or the net force acting on a projectile

61
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in a parallelogram of forces if resultant force is closer to the weight arrow weight is _______

so the flight path will be _________

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dominant
parabolic

62
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in a parallelogram of forces if the resultant force is closer to the air resistance arrow, air resistance is ____

so the flight path will be _________

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dominant
non-parabolic

63
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the Bernoulli Principle is…

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the creation of additional lift force on a projectile in flight resulting from Bernoulli’s conclusion that the higher the velocity of air flow, the lower the surrounding pressure

64
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lift force is…

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an additional force created by a pressure gradient forming on opposing surfaces of an aerofoil moving through fluid

65
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describe the shape of an aerofoil

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a streamlined shape with a curved upper surface and a flat lower surface

66
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angle of attack is…

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17 degrees and is the most favourable angle of release for a projectile to optmise lift force due to the Bernoulli principle

67
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how is lift force created?

6 marks

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  1. Create an angle of attack 17°
  2. Air travels further over top of projectile
  3. Air travels faster over top of projectile
  4. Creating a pressure gradient
  5. Air moves from area of high to low pressure
  6. Lift force created
68
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if the aerofoil is inverted what is generated?

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downward lift force

69
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what sport is upward lift force useful?

A

ski jumping

70
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in what sport is downward lift force useful?

A

F1

71
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how is downward lift force created?
5 marks

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  1. aerfoil shape is inverted
  2. air is forced to travel a further distance underneath projectile
  3. air velocity underneath projectile increases creating low pressure
  4. a pressure gradient is formed
  5. resulting in downward force
72
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where is eccentric force applied to to create a topsin?

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above the COM

73
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how does the projectile spin in a topspin?

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downwards around a transverse axis

74
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where is eccentric force applied in a backspin?

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below the COM

75
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how does the projectile spin in a backspin?

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upwards around the transverse axis

76
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where is the eccentric force applied in a sidespin hook?

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right of the COM

77
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how does the projectile spin in a sidespin hook?

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left around the longitudinal axis `

78
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where is the eccentric force applied in a sidespin slice?

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left of the COM

79
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how does a the projectile spin in a sidespin slice?

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right around the longitudinal axis

80
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magnus force is…

A

a force created from a pressure gradient on opposing surfaces of a spinning body moving through the air

81
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magnus effect is….

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creation of an additional Magus force on a spinning projectile which deviates the flight path

82
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a hook is…

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a type of sidespin used to deviate a projectile’s flight path to the left

83
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a slice is….

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a type of sidespin used to deviate a projectiles flight path to the right

84
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topspin tennis example
for a ball with topspin the additional magnus force is created by….

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  1. the upper surface of a ball rotates towards the oncoming air flow, opposing motion, decreasing velocity of air flow and creates a high pressure zone
  2. the lower surface of the ball rotating in the same direction as the air flow, increasing velocity of air flow and creates a low pressure zone
  3. a pressure gradient forms and an additional Magnus force being created downwards
85
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benefits of a spin in tennis

A
  1. gives the ball stability in flight
  2. can confuse the opposition
  3. it shortens the flight path, allowing the ball to be hit harder without going out
86
Q

describe how magnus force acts in a sidespin hook

5 marks

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  1. air flow opposes motion
  2. ball rotates to the left guiding air flow at high velocity & low pressure
  3. ball rotates against air flow on right resisting air flow at low velocity & high pressure
  4. pressure gradient forms
  5. magnus force acts to deviate the flight path left
87
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describe how magnus force acts in a sidespin slice

5 marks

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  1. air flow opposes motion
  2. ball rotates to the right guiding air flow at high velocity & low pressure
  3. ball rotates against air flow on leeft resisting air flow at low velocity & high pressure
  4. pressure gradient forms
  5. magnus force acts to deviate the flight path right

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