An experienced pool player can control the placement of a ball after it hits an edge bumper by putting spin, or "English," on the ball. This is accomplished by aiming the cue stick so that it hits the ball either left or right of the ball's center. Suppose a player gives a ball English by hitting it to the left of center (left from his perspective). Which path in Figure P12.26 does the ball take after it collides with the bumper? Account for this behavior.

Data from Figure P12.26

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top view (b) -(c)