Why a fielder in the ground gradually pulls his hands backward while catching a fast moving cricket ball ?
- A. To reduce the acceleration of the ball ✓
- B. To increase the acceleration of the ball
- C. To increase the velocity of the ball
- D. None of above
Correct Answer: A. To reduce the acceleration of the ball
Explanation
By pulling the hands backward, the fielder increases the time taken for the ball to come to rest, thereby decreasing the rate of change of momentum (acceleration) and the impact force.
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