Dimples on a golf ball hit without spin
A) result in purely laminar flow.
B) increase drag.
C) reduce drag.
D) are merely decorative.

Name: Dimples on a golf ball hit without spin A) result in purely laminar flow. B) increase drag. C) reduce drag. D) are merely decorative.
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Dimples on a golf ball create a turbulent layer of air around the ball which reduces drag by allowing the air to flow more smoothly over the ball's surface, compared to a smooth ball which experiences more drag due to a larger wake.

Dimples on a Golf Ball Hit Without Spin