Can Follow-Through Increase Golf Ball Distance?

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The discussion revolves around the physics of motion and momentum, specifically in the context of driving a golf ball and the concept of follow-through. Participants explore whether follow-through contributes to the distance a golf ball travels after being struck.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants examine the relationship between follow-through and the distance a golf ball travels, questioning the validity of the claim that follow-through affects the ball's motion after impact. Some discuss the implications of momentum and motion in an isolated system.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes differing viewpoints on the role of follow-through in golf. Some participants assert that follow-through is irrelevant once the ball is in motion, while others suggest that the initial conditions and momentum considerations may allow for further exploration of the topic.

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There is a mention of needing to show work in the context of the discussion, indicating that participants are expected to engage with the physics concepts in a detailed manner. The conversation also touches on the nature of momentum as a vector quantity and its implications in various scenarios.

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An isolated system is initially at rest. Is it possible for parts of the system to be in motion at some later time? Explain.

When driving a golf ball, a good 'follow-through' helps to increase the distance of the drive. Explain why this technique allows you to hit the ball farther.
 
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clarkandlarry said:
When driving a golf ball, a good 'follow-through' helps to increase the distance of the drive.
This is false, after the ball leaves the club after the collision, it doesn't matter what the golfer does with the club.
 
Initial momentum is zero, which is a vector quantity.
certainly one part can have motion after some time, considering the fact that you are not restricting the motion of the other part.
example: BOMB explosion
 

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