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Here on the left, you see a typical graph of projectile motion. Projectile motion is the movement of on object on a curved path back towards the earth under the laws of gravity. The graph is a perfect parabola when air resistance and air drag is absent. But what happens when air resistance or drag is present?
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On the right is a graph more accurate to the motion of a birdie in badminton. The birdie is a marvel of physics with its features and shape. Because of birdie's unique attributes, it's motion is not typical of the average projectile.
The birdie is a high-drag projectile, or a projectile with high air resistance, and this changes what it's motion as it falls will look like. For more information, click below to learn about AERODYNAMICS.
The birdie is a high-drag projectile, or a projectile with high air resistance, and this changes what it's motion as it falls will look like. For more information, click below to learn about AERODYNAMICS.