Question

Explain why a feilder on a cricket field covers his hand while catching a cricket ball.

Answer 1

The total change in momentum of the ball is constant. Hence,if time taken by a player in bringing the ball to rest is more , rate of momemtum change will be less. Thus, the player will have to apply smmaller force and his hand will also be safe from hitting. So cricketer moves his hand backward while catching a ball.