Question
Explain why
A spinning cricket ball in air does not follow a parabolic trajectory.
A spinning cricket ball in air does not follow a parabolic trajectory.
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Answer
A spinning cricket ball has two simultaneous motions – rotatory and linear. These two types of motion oppose the effect of each other. This decreases the velocity of air flowing below the ball. Hence, the pressure on the upper side of the ball becomes lesser than that on the lower side. An upward force acts upon the ball. Therefore, the ball takes a curved path. It does not follow a parabolic path.
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