Magnus effect and Air resistance

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The Magnus effect is directly related to air resistance, influencing the trajectory of a spinning ball. When a ball spins, the difference in air pressure created by its rotation affects its distance traveled. Both air resistance and the Magnus effect contribute to reducing the overall distance a top-spinning ball can travel. Understanding their interplay is crucial for analyzing ball dynamics in sports. Ultimately, both factors work together rather than in isolation.
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I was wondering which of these air resistance or magnus affect plays a role in the distance traveled by a ball more for a top spinning ball

my thoughts would be that with both these effects the distance of the ball would travel less

Please answer my question to satisfy my curiosity :D
 
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the Magnus effect is a consequence of air resistance... I don't see how you want to compare them. Magnus effect occurs for spinning objects.
 

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