WOLFRAM SYSTEM MODELER

MagnusForce

Component calculating the magnus force

Diagram

Wolfram Language

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SystemModel["EducationExamples.Physics.GolfAndSoccer.Components.MagnusForce"]
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Information

The Magnus force is dependent on the geometry and size of the object, the density of the air, the spin factor, the velocity of the object, and the so-called Reynold's number. The calculation of the actual force is quite straightforward and can be seen in the text view of this component (press Ctrl+3). Look at the variable F_M to see the final force equation.

The equations are taken from the book Physics for Game Programmers, written by Grant Palmer.

Parameters (1)

rho

Value: 1.225

Type: Density (kg/m³)

Description: Density of the fluid (1.225 kg/m^3 for air)

Connectors (1)

frame_b

Type: Frame_b

Description: Coordinate system fixed to the component with one cut-force and cut-torque (non-filled rectangular icon)

Components (1)

force

Type: WorldForce

Description: External force acting at frame_b, defined by 3 input signals and resolved in frame world, frame_b or frame_resolve

Used in Components (2)

Golf

EducationExamples.Physics.GolfAndSoccer.Components

Golf with visualizers.

Soccer

EducationExamples.Physics.GolfAndSoccer.Components

Soccer model with visualizers.