What is the Significance of Tiny Hollow Dimples in Golf Balls »

Posted By engineer 9 months ago in Sports
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The tiny dimples present in golf balls are necessary to increase the drag a little.  These dimples also increase the so-called Magnus lift which is unique for lifting as in the case of a rotating bodies going thru a medium.  Since the golf ball has backspin, Magnus lift is required.  The Magnus lift can force a ball to hook or slice if it is equipped with sideways spin.

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    sarahturner9 months ago

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    Interesting article engineer. Thank you.........

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      earthlingerer9 months ago

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      FTA: "The tiny dimples present in golf balls are necessary to increase the drag a little."

      Wrong. Lie. Dropped

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