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If you put spin on an object in motion in space will its path curve?

Asked by gorillapaws (30528points) October 23rd, 2018

For example, you can curve a soccer ball if you kick it with spin, or put topspin on a tennis ball. Would this work in 0g without atmosphere? Or is it the air resistance that causes the curve?

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