magnus effect and baseball
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nicholas8
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magnus effect and baseball
I have to do a controlled experiment for science fair project. I am very interested in magnus effect and curve balls. I understand the science behind it but can't figure out what experiment to carry out. How can I measure the curve ball and how will it be a controlled experiment? I was thinking about smooth balls vs. baseball with stiches but can't figure the control Thanks!
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Re: magnus effect and baseball
I found these references using Google:
http://www.super-science-fair-projects. ... chool.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsibe4OV0no
http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2007/Projects/J0122.pdf
http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2007/Projects/S0227.pdf
I hope they prove useful to you.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects. ... chool.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsibe4OV0no
http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2007/Projects/J0122.pdf
http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2007/Projects/S0227.pdf
I hope they prove useful to you.
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nicholas8
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- Joined: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:06 am
- Occupation: student 7th grade
- Project Question: magnus effect on baseball
- Project Due Date: March 6 2012
- Project Status: I am conducting my research
Re: magnus effect and baseball
Thank you for your help! I will check out the websites.

