Question

What would happen if a fielder stops the fast-moving ball suddenly? Justify your answer

Answer 1

1. A fast-moving ball will have a larger velocity, due to which it possesses greater momentum.
2. If a fielder stops the fast-moving ball suddenly the force of impact on his hands will be more.
3. According to the law of conservation of momentum, momentum will get transferred from ball to hand.
4. Due to which ball will hit hard on the hand.