Question

How does mitts help baseball players in catching the ball?

• A. The impulse delivered to the catchers hand is reduced due to the presence of the mitt
• B. The force on the catchers hand is reduced because of the increased area provided by the mitt
• C. The baseballs change in momentum is reduced due to the presence of the mitt
• D. The force on the catchers hand is reduced because the mitt increases the time of impact
• E. The force on the catchers hand is reduced because the mitt decreases the time of impact

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The force on the catchers hand is reduced because the mitt increases the time of impact

Mitts are made of multiple layers of leather and other soft materials. Multiples layers of Mitts increases the impact time of baseball in player hand which result Players experience less force on his hand while catching the ball.

Option D.