If a golf ball were smooth rather than dimpled, it would
A) travel much too far after being hit by a golf club.
B) curve toward the left after being hit by the club of a right-handed golfer.
C) curve toward the right after being hit by the club of a right-handed golfer.
D) not travel as far after being hit by a golf club.

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The dimples on a golf ball create turbulence in the layer of air next to the ball, which reduces drag and allows the ball to fly farther than it would if it were smooth. A smooth ball experiences more air resistance and does not travel as far.

If a Golf Ball Were Smooth Rather Than Dimpled, It