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In response to "The lack of fans exhaling in the stands makes the stadiums more conducive to home runs. -- nm" by Mopsy

I would have thought the body heat would have caused an updraft..oh, its the raised humidity that adds some drag -- nm

Posted by zeitgeist Sep 17 '20, 18:57

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Actually, humidity lowers the drag as humid air is less dense than dry air. The humidity does affect the ball in that the yarn inside holds - Krusty Sep 17, 19:19 1
- DON'T TRY TO SCIENCE UP MY JOKES!! -- nm - Mopsy Sep 17, 19:23

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