Does Clockwise Spin Shorten Ball's Range?

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A ball thrown horizontally with a clockwise spin will experience a shortened range due to the Magnus effect. The Magnus effect causes a spinning ball to experience a force that alters its trajectory, affecting its distance traveled. The discussion highlights the need for specificity when comparing the range of a spinning ball to a non-spinning one. It emphasizes that the range is shortened relative to the scenario where no spin is applied. Understanding the Magnus effect is crucial for analyzing the impact of spin on a ball's flight.
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If a ball is thrown horizontally in a vertical plane with a clockwise spin, the range will be shortened. Is it true?


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I guess it is false in accordance with Magnus effect.
 
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The range will be shortened compared to what? Be specific.

Tell us what you think the Magnus effect means.
 
Compared to the case in which any spin is not imparted.
Magnus effect is the phenomenon by which a spinning object in a fluid experiences a force perpendicular to its line of motion.
 

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