Mohammad_
Hey there ! Well, I'm new here ,and there is a simple question that i just faced with : why golf balls have holes
on their surface ?
on their surface ?
Why do golf balls have dimples?
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Based on my memory they are to make the ball go farther.
Mohammad_
Thanks ! But, do you know how ?tommyxu3 said:Based on my memory they are to make the ball go farther.
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It may be complicated to make the maximal effect, which is regarding the fluid mechanics. Maybe you can pose it on the physics forum and share others with your own opinions?
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Owk thank you !tommyxu3 said:It may be complicated to make the maximal effect, which is regarding the fluid mechanics. Maybe you can pose it on the physics forum and share others with your own opinions?
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