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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Curve Ball Thrower
PIRA 2C20.60
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Description:
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A curve ball thrower lined with sand paper will put
a spin on a ball. Due to this spin, the air around the ball will exert
a force on it perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The ball will be
forced off the straight line trajectory.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Curve Ball Thrower
Styrofoam Ball
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Video:
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MPG Video:
Curve Ball
Real Video:
Curve Ball
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Notes:
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None at this time.
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Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Waves
Thermodynamics
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