Physics Class 11

Impulse in sports

Why do cricketers lower their hands when catching a fast ball?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

Lowering hands increases contact time, which reduces force (Impulse = Force ?- Time). This avoids injuries and makes catching smoother. Helmets, airbags, and mattresses work on the same principle.

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