When a baseball player catches a baseball, the glove "gives" or moves backward. How does this movement affect the change in momentum of the baseball?

A The change in momentum increases because the impact time increases.

B The change in momentum stays the same because the ball still comes to a stop.

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Gideon Sampson

28 September, 17:30

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Angelina Cowan · Answer 1

B The change in momentum stays the same because the ball still comes to a stop.

When a baseball player catches a baseball, the glove "gives" or moves backward. How does this movement affect the change in momentum of the baseball?A The change in momentum increases because the impact time increases.B The change in momentum stays the same because the ball still comes to a stop.