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Yes, there are two reasons; there is virtually no atmosphere on the moon so there is no atmospheric drag. Secondly, the moon's gravity is 1/6th that of Earth.

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How many golf balls did Armstrong and Aldrin hit on the moon?

None. Alan Shepard was the astronaut who hit golf balls on a later mission.


How many golf balls on the moon?

There are likely no golf balls on the moon, as they are not something typically found there. However, during the Apollo missions, astronauts did hit golf balls on the moon as a way to conduct experiments on gravity and physics in the moon's lower gravity environment.


How many golf balls did Buzz Aldrin hit on the moon?

Buzz Aldrin reported hitting two golf balls on the moon during the Apollo 14 mission. The specially designed golf club and balls were used as a fun experiment to test the effects of gravity on the moon.


How does the moon low gravity affect the game of golf?

The lower gravity on the moon allows golf balls to travel much farther and stay in the air longer compared to Earth, leading to longer drives and higher shots. Players would need to adjust their swing power and technique to account for the reduced gravity in order to accurately gauge distances and hit the ball straight.


Why a golf ball that is struck on the moon travrls a lot further than a golf ball struck on earth?

A golf ball struck on the moon travels much further than on Earth primarily due to the moon's weaker gravitational pull, which is about one-sixth that of Earth. This reduced gravity means the ball experiences less downward force, allowing it to stay in the air longer and cover greater distances. Additionally, the absence of an atmosphere on the moon eliminates air resistance, enabling the ball to maintain its speed without losing energy to drag.

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so it can travel further


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Why do golf balls have pockmarks in them?

You mean dimples? Golf balls have dimples because it maximizes the distance of travel. Dimpled balls travel up to four times farther than smooth-surfaced golf balls.


What is a sentence using the word dimpled?

Dimpled golf balls were found to go further and be more accurate than undimpled golf balls.


Why exactly is a golf ball grooved?

Golf balls have grooves so that when they are hit into the air they travel farther than smooth balls. The air runs into the grooves and out the curve.


Did any golf balls that went to the moon return to earth?

No, Alan Shepard did not retrieve either of the balls he hit to return them to earth.


Do golf balls become weightless on the moon?

no, a golf ball would weigh about 1/6 what it weighs on earth.


What is different about Titleist balls than other balls?

The difference between Titleist golf balls and other branded golf balls is simply the amount of dimples the ball has, the Titleist design helps the ball travel through rough and windy weather.


Why do cold golf balls not travel as far?

i dunno. i tryed it will my own balls it worked surprisingly :) but dont use warm balls as they are very soft and sweaty :/


Does the bouciness of a golf ball effect the distane?

The way a golf ball bounces definitely affects the distance that it will travel. There are different weights and types of golf balls for this reason.


Are precept laddie golf balls a man's or woman's ball?

The laddie is not gender specific. Ladies golf balls are usually labelled as ladies golf balls, where as you would never see golf balls labelled mens' golf balls.


What is more deadly a baseball or golf balls?

golf balls