----- Original Message -----
From: Robin van Spaandonk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:42 pm
Subject: Re: Scientists in a spin over curling clues
> In reply to Harry Veeder's message of Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:42:05
> -0500:
> Hi,
> [snip]
> >> Marmo argues that the lubricating effect of the water under the
> >> stone increases as its velocity increases. The velocity of the
> >> right-hand side of a curling stone spinning clockwise is higher
> than
> >its
> >> left
>
> No it isn't. The right hand side of a clockwise spinning stone is
> coming toward the person casting it, and hence is going slower
> than the left hand side which is going away.
>
>
> >>causing it to curve right, the path of least resistance.
> Regards,
>
> Robin van Spaandonk !
It depends on one's point of view which the author did not specify.
However, it is common to assume the caster's point of view, rather
than a point of view from the opposite end of the rink.
Harry
