Question

In T-ball, batters hit a ball that is placed on a T-shaped stand. Batter A hits the ball by swinging the bat from a resting position on his shoulder. Batter B hits the ball with the bat directly behind it. In one or two sentences, create and justify a claim about which batter will likely hit the ball the greater distance.(2 points)

Answer 1

Claim: Batter A will likely hit the ball farther.
Justification: Starting the swing from the shoulder gives a longer angular displacement over which the batter can apply torque, producing a higher bat speed (and therefore more kinetic energy) at contact than a swing that begins with the bat already directly behind the ball.