Question

When a hockey player strikes a moving ball in the direction of its motion, the speed of the ball .

• A. increases
• B. remains the same
• C. decreases

Answer 1

The correct option is A increases

A force can change the speed of moving object. If the force is applied in the direction of motion of the object, its speed increases. When a hockey player strikes a moving ball in the direction of its motion, the player applies a force on the ball. Hence, its speed increases.