Why Curveballs Are in the Eye of the Beholder

Why Curveballs Are in the Eye of the Beholder

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Interactive Video

Science, Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the challenges batters face with different pitches, particularly curveballs. It explains the Magnus effect, which causes the ball to curve due to spin. The video also delves into how visual perception and the brain's predictions can create illusions of the ball's movement. These insights are linked to broader life lessons, suggesting that unexpected challenges might be more about perception than reality.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the experiment conducted by scientists in 2010 regarding vision and moving objects.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What lessons can be drawn from the challenges of hitting a curveball in baseball?

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