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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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A spinning cricket ball in air does not follow a parabolic trajectory. Why?

Answer

A spinning cricket ball in air does not follow a parabolic trajectory due to Magnus effect. 

Note: Magnus effect is responsible for the swerving of balls when hit or thrown with a spin. Magnus effect is a particular manifestation of Bernoulli's Theorem.

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