Magnus Force

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Magnus force
A force created from a pressure gradient on opposing surfaces of a spinning body moving through the air
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Topspin
Eccentric force applied above centre of mass creating downwards magnus force
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Backspin
Eccentric force applied below centre of mass creating upward magnus force
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Sidespin
Eccentric force applied away from centre of mass creating side magnus force
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Slice
Projectile deviates to right
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Hook
Projectile deviated to left
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Card 2

Front

Eccentric force applied above centre of mass creating downwards magnus force

Back

Topspin

Card 3

Front

Eccentric force applied below centre of mass creating upward magnus force

Back

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Card 4

Front

Eccentric force applied away from centre of mass creating side magnus force

Back

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Card 5

Front

Projectile deviates to right

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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