Question

A cricketer lowers his hands while holding a catch because.

• A. The momentum decreases with time
• B. The velocity decreases with time
• C. The force decreases as time increases
• D. It is a style of holding a catch

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The force decreases as time increases

By doing so,The cricketer increase the time in which ball is caught. As times increases, the rate of change of momentum decreases, and the force acting on the hand is reduced.

Hence,

option $C$ is correct answer.