Question

Two T-ball players hit a ball from a tee.

Batter A swings the bat from resting on his shoulder.

Batter B places the bat directly behind the ball and pushes it forward.

Which claim best explains who is likely to hit the ball farther, and why?

(1 point)
Responses

Batter A, because swinging the bat increases the force of the hit.

Batter A, because swinging the bat increases the force of the hit.

Batter A, because resting the bat gives the ball more control.
Batter A, because resting the bat gives the ball more control.

Batter B, because pushing the ball keeps it on the tee longer.
Batter B, because pushing the ball keeps it on the tee longer.

Batter B, because he uses less force, making the hit more accurate.
Batter B, because he uses less force, making the hit more accurate.

Answer 1

Batter A, because swinging the bat increases the force (more precisely, the bat’s speed and impulse), giving the ball a larger change in momentum and kinetic energy so it will travel farther.