Use Newton's second law to explain the following: While catching … - Vidyadip

Question

Use Newton's second law to explain the following:
While catching a fast moving ball, we always pull our hands backwards.

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Answer

While catching a fast moving ball, we always pull our hands backwards to increase reaction time so force experienced would decrease.

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