Year 2 - Biomech: Magnus & Spin Flashcards
1
Q
Define Magnus effect
A
Creation of an additional Magnus force on a spinning projectile which deviates from the flight path
2
Q
What is Magnus force?
A
A force created from a pressure gradient on opposing surfaces of a spinning body moving through the air
3
Q
Topspin rotation creates a downward Magnus force, will this shorten or lengthen in the flight path?
A
Shorten
