July 2026

When a fluid flows around a body, forces act between the fluid and the surface due to the viscosity. These intermolecular forces are the cause for the drag, among other things. However, due to the forces acting, the surface of the solid body also tries to bind the fluid to itself. This also leads to […]

The answer lies in a fascinating principle of fluid mechanics known as the Magnus Effect. It’s an aerodynamic phenomenon that explains how the interaction between a spinning object and the surrounding air creates a sideways force causing the object to follow a curved path. So, what is the Magnus effect? The Magnus effect is an