WONDER #289: How Fast Is a Fastball?

Question 1 of 3

A two-seam fastball is also known as a what?

1. sinker
2. cutter
3. dropper
4. ripper

Question 2 of 3

When pitchers throw fastballs, they put what on the baseball?

1. spit
2. grease
3. tar
4. backspin

Question 3 of 3

An optical illusion known as a rising fastball is the result of which scientific phenomenon?

1. antigravity
2. Magnus effect
3. photosynthesis
4. indigestion

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