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A cricket player with a heavier bat will always hit the ball with a greater force than a player with a lighter bat.

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The correct option is B False
The force exerted by the bat doesn’t only depend on the mass of the bat, but also on the velocity of the bat swing. It is possible for a lighter bat to produce a greater force, if swung more rapidly.

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