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Motion — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceMotion1 Mark
MCQ
A fielder pulls his hands backwards after catching the cricket ball. This enables the fielder to:
  • A
    Exert larger force on the ball.
  • ✓
    Reduce the force exerted by the ball.
  • C
    Increase the rate of change of momentum.
  • D
    Keep the ball in hands firmly.
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
Reduce the force exerted by the ball.
He does this to increase the change in momentum time of the ball.
This helps him to save himself from getting hurt by the ball.

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