Spin And The Magnus Force

Question 1

What is the Magnus effect

Answer 1

Creation of an additional Magnus force on a spinning projectile which deviates from the flight path

Question 2

What is the Magnus force

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is a hook?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is a slice?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is topspin and what affect does it have on the projectile

Answer 5

Eccentric force applied above the centre of mass (spins downwards around the transverse axis) rotation creates a downward Magnus force, shortening the flight path

Question 6

What is backspin and what affect does it have on a projectile

Answer 6

Eccentric force applied below the centre of mass (spins upwards around the transverse axis) rotation creates an upward Magnus force, lengthening the flight path