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Golf Ball Dimples and Aerodynamics

Quick fact

A golf ball without dimples would only travel about half the distance of a dimpled one when struck with the same force.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why a golf ball is covered in tiny dimples instead of being perfectly smooth? It turns out those little indentations are the secret to its incredible flight.