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Q:
Why do golf balls have dimples on them ? Is it to improve the ’grip’ by the club; or are they there to improve the flight of the ball through the air ?
- Tyson (age 13yrs)
Qld. Australia
A:
This isn't something we understand very well, but here's what seems like a good description.

http://www.math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/General/golf.html

Mike W.

(published on 10/22/2007)

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