In Order to Catch a Ball, a Baseball Player Extends

question 51

Multiple Choice

In order to catch a ball, a baseball player extends the hand forward before impact with the ball and then lets it ride backward in the direction of the ball's motion upon impact. Doing this reduces the force of impact on the player's hand principally because the

• A)force of impact is reduced.
• B)relative velocity is less.
• C)time of impact is increased.
• D)time of impact is decreased.
• E)none of the above

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