Researchers at the University of Cambridge have confirmed that badminton shuttlecocks experience a significant reduction in speed after powerful shots like smashes and slices, with aerodynamic drag and rotational forces playing critical roles in this deceleration, according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. What Causes the Shuttlecock’s Speed to Decay? The primary factor in shuttlecock speed decay is …
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