Bernoulli's EquationEasyQuestion 6471
Question
Magnus effect (spinning ball curves) is due to:
- AGravity alone
- BBernoulli's principle (pressure difference due to spin)Correct
- CAir resistance only
- DNewton's 1st law
Correct answer
Bernoulli's principle (pressure difference due to spin)
Explanation
Spinning ball: faster air on one side → lower pressure → net force (curve). Bernoulli's principle.