Exploring Table Tennis Physics: Spin and Speed of the Ball Explained

[kmikias]

Hi all!
Its been a while since i post question but here i came t ask one.
1.I am doing research on the physics of table tennis and i want to focuse only on the spining of the ball and the speed of the ball but i have some problem on the speed of the ball .the problem i have is what makes the table tennis ball to go faster (speed).i am thinking because the table tennis ball is small and also the ball doesn't have much friction and also they are playing with less air resistance.

but this all look the same for ground tennis because still out side tennis has equvalent speed as table tennis.

please give me some idea on the speed of table tennis.or where could i research.

thank you .

 

[vghealth]

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[sir-pinski]

Hi there!

It's great that you are exploring the physics of table tennis and focusing on spin and speed. The speed of a table tennis ball is determined by a few factors, including the force applied by the player, the angle and direction of the shot, and the properties of the ball itself.

One important factor to consider is the material and construction of the ball. Table tennis balls are made of celluloid or plastic, which are lightweight and have low air resistance. This allows them to travel faster through the air compared to other sports balls like tennis or golf.

Additionally, the smooth surface of the table tennis ball allows it to spin more easily, creating a force known as the Magnus effect. This effect causes the ball to curve in flight, making it harder for opponents to predict and return.

To research more about the speed of table tennis, you can look into the laws of physics that govern the sport, such as Newton's laws of motion and the Bernoulli principle. You can also study the techniques used by professional players to generate more speed and spin on the ball.

Hope this helps and good luck with your research!