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Topspin and the Magnus Effect in Table Tennis

Quick fact

A table tennis ball spinning at 150 revolutions per second can curve up to 30 centimeters off its initial straight-line path before reaching the opponent.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever seen a table tennis ball suddenly dive downward after being hit? That dramatic curve isn't magic—it's the Magnus effect at work, and mastering it is the key to winning rallies.