Week 11 Physics of Sport Flashcards
1
Q
what is the venturi effect
A
a reduction in fluid pressure at a constricted section of pipe
2
Q
what are the two ways to derive a Bernoulli equation from the venturi effect
A
Use Newton’s 2nd Law
Use principle of energy conservation
3
Q
what is the Magnus effect
A
generation of a sidewise force on a spinning object that is moving relative to the fluid it is immersed in
