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MagnusForce

Component calculating the magnus force

Diagram

Wolfram Language

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

 

Magnus Force Calculation

 

Magnus Force

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

Components (1)

force

Type: WorldForce

Used in Components (2)

Golf

EducationExamples.Physics.GolfAndSoccer.Components

Golf with visualizers.

Soccer

EducationExamples.Physics.GolfAndSoccer.Components

Soccer model with visualizers.