How SMOOTHNESS of a SOCCER BALL affects curve!

The video tutorial explores the Magnus effect, a phenomenon where a spinning ball curves in flight due to fluid dynamics. It explains how the effect can be reversed, causing the ball to curve in the opposite direction. The video includes experiments with different types of balls and expert insights from aerospace engineer Nicole Sharp. The reverse Magnus effect is attributed to changes in the boundary layer of air around the ball, transitioning from turbulent to laminar flow. The tutorial also highlights experiments conducted at MIT, demonstrating how small changes, like adding a rubber band, can influence the ball's trajectory.

In what ways can the boundary layer transition impact the flight of a ball?

How does the roughness of a ball affect the Magnus effect?

What experiments were conducted to observe the reverse Magnus effect?