2006-06-11 22:08:44 · 3 answers · asked by ronq77 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The golf ball spins as its going through the air. An airplane, well hopefully, doesn't. The spinning creates un-smooth airflow causing drag and shortening its flight path. The dimples create an air buffer around the constantly spinning surface, creating smoother air flow and helping the drive go a little farther.
2006-06-12 01:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The golf balls doesn't have a wing to fly and no pilot to navigate to reach the destination. Unlike the airplanes must have a smooth body to fly more speed than golf balls. And must not compare any balls to the airplanes. airplanes has an engines, balls doesn't have it.
2006-06-11 22:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by noe_muit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good answer to your question can be found at:
http://van.hep.uiuc.edu/van/qa/section/everything_else/sports/20020510112102.htm
2006-06-11 22:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋