Magnus Effect

The Magnus Effect occurs when a spinning object, like a ball, moves through a fluid such as air or water. The spin causes the air to move faster on one side and slower on the other, creating a pressure difference according to Bernoulli’s principle. This pressure difference produces a lift force that makes the spinning object curve or change direction. For example, a football or baseball cancurve mid-flight due to this effect, which athletes use to control shots. It’s a combination of physics involving rotation, airflow, and pressure differences that influences the object’s trajectory.