Explain why a cricket ball causes more injury than a tennis ball hitting the spectator.

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The cricket ball being heavier has much larger momentum and therefore, exerts a much larger force on the hands during catch, in comparison to the force exerted by the tennis ball.

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Explain why a cricket ball causes more injury than a tennis ball hitting the spectator.

Dear Student The cricket ball being heavier has much larger momentum and therefore, exerts a much larger force on the hands during catch, in comparison to the force exerted by the tennis ball. Regards

Dear Student

The cricket ball being heavier has much larger momentum and therefore, exerts a much larger force on the hands during catch, in comparison to the force exerted by the tennis ball.

Regards