The Peculiar Physics Of Wiffle Balls

06/04/2020 13 min
The Peculiar Physics Of Wiffle Balls

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Wiffle Balls are a lightweight alternative to baseballs, better suited for backyards then sports stadiums. The design of the Wiffle Ball guarantees you don't need a strong arm to throw a curve ball. But how does that happen? Engineering professor Jenn Stroud Rossman explains.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy