Can You Master the Art of Throwing a Spinning Card?

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The discussion focuses on the physics behind throwing a spinning card, highlighting how the shape of the object affects its lift and stability. It explains that without spinning, the card would pitch up or down, but spinning converts this pitch into a roll, enhancing control. Flat objects like cards experience more pronounced pitching effects compared to aerodynamic shapes like frisbees, which are designed to balance lift. The conversation suggests further exploration of frisbee physics for a deeper understanding. Mastering the art of throwing a spinning card involves understanding these aerodynamic principles.
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Depending on the shape of the object the lift on the front and rear halves isn't the same and this would cause it to pitch up/down if it wasn't spinning. As I understand it the spinning converts this pitch effect into a roll effect.

I believe this effect is worse for flat plate like objects and less for frissbees like shapes that are designed to balance the lift in the fore/aft plane... but I'm no expert!

Perhaps read up on the physics of the frissbee?
 
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