Definition of Magnus effect in English:

Magnus effect

nounˈmaɡnəsˈmaɡnəs əˌfekt

Physics

The force exerted on a rapidly spinning cylinder or sphere moving through air or another fluid in a direction at an angle to the axis of spin. This force is responsible for the swerving of balls when hit or thrown with spin.
Example sentencesExamples
- The lift force is the upwards or sidewards force that is responsible for the Magnus effect.
- A lift-producing arrangement suitable for driving a boat by the Magnus effect comprises an elongate tubular envelope mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis.

Origin

1920s: named after Heinrich G. Magnus (1802–70), German scientist.

Definition of Magnus effect in US English:

Magnus effect

nounˈmaɡnəs əˌfekt

Physics

The force exerted on a rapidly spinning cylinder or sphere moving through air or another fluid in a direction at an angle to the axis of spin. This force is responsible for the swerving of balls when hit or thrown with spin.
Example sentencesExamples
- A lift-producing arrangement suitable for driving a boat by the Magnus effect comprises an elongate tubular envelope mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis.
- The lift force is the upwards or sidewards force that is responsible for the Magnus effect.

Origin

1920s: named after Heinrich G. Magnus (1802–70), German scientist.

单词	Magnus effect
释义	Definition of Magnus effect in English: Magnus effect nounˈmaɡnəsˈmaɡnəs əˌfekt Physics The force exerted on a rapidly spinning cylinder or sphere moving through air or another fluid in a direction at an angle to the axis of spin. This force is responsible for the swerving of balls when hit or thrown with spin. Example sentencesExamples The lift force is the upwards or sidewards force that is responsible for the Magnus effect. A lift-producing arrangement suitable for driving a boat by the Magnus effect comprises an elongate tubular envelope mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. Origin 1920s: named after Heinrich G. Magnus (1802–70), German scientist. Definition of Magnus effect in US English: Magnus effect nounˈmaɡnəs əˌfekt Physics The force exerted on a rapidly spinning cylinder or sphere moving through air or another fluid in a direction at an angle to the axis of spin. This force is responsible for the swerving of balls when hit or thrown with spin. Example sentencesExamples A lift-producing arrangement suitable for driving a boat by the Magnus effect comprises an elongate tubular envelope mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. The lift force is the upwards or sidewards force that is responsible for the Magnus effect. Origin 1920s: named after Heinrich G. Magnus (1802–70), German scientist.
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