Describe how Magnus force affects ball flight in racquet sports. (3 marks)
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- Magnus force is created when a spinning ball moves through air.
- The spinning motion creates pressure differences on opposite sides of the ball
- This pressure differential causes the ball to curve in the direction of lower pressure
- Topspin creates downward curve while backspin creates upward lift
- Players use this force strategically to control ball placement and opponent difficulty
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- Magnus force is created when a spinning ball moves through air.
- The spinning motion creates pressure differences on opposite sides of the ball
- This pressure differential causes the ball to curve in the direction of lower pressure
- Topspin creates downward curve while backspin creates upward lift
- Players use this force strategically to control ball placement and opponent difficulty