PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Linear Momentum · Linear Momentum
Problem
While catching a fast cricket ball, a fielder brings his hands backward during the catch. This action mainly
(a) decreases the average force on his hands because the contact time increases
(b) increases the average force on his hands because the contact time increases
(c) decreases the average force on his hands because the change in momentum decreases
(d) keeps the average force unchanged because the mass of the ball is the same