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  • Dec 20, 2006, 09:36 AM
    kesavan
    Golf Ball Shape
    Why Golf ball's surface is not smooth?
  • Dec 20, 2006, 09:40 AM
    Northwind_Dagas
    You'll find your answer here:
    http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question37.htm
  • Dec 20, 2006, 09:41 AM
    Capuchin
    The golf ball generates more drag, which doesn't make sense you may think, as it won't travel as far as a smooth sphere.

    However, as the golf ball is both spinning and moving through the air, the turbulance is such that a high pressure area is formed beneath the ball, and a low pressure above it. This generates lift in the same way as an aircraft wing.

    This is called Magnus lift, and makes the ball travel further than a smooth ball would.

    For more information see this page.
  • Dec 20, 2006, 10:14 AM
    kesavan
    I thing for aero dynamic purpose
  • Dec 20, 2006, 10:30 AM
    Capuchin
    I just detailed the aerodynamic properties for you. Do you have any other questions?

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