Baseball Pitch Momentum: Impact of Pitcher and Catcher on Ball's Momentum

In summary: In this scenario, the ball's momentum will change from zero to a certain value as it leaves the pitcher's hand and then back to zero as it is caught by the catcher. The magnitude of the change in momentum will be the same for both the pitcher and the catcher, as the ball loses no velocity while in flight. In summary, the momentum of the ball will change from zero to a certain value and then back to zero as it is thrown by the pitcher and caught by the catcher. The magnitude of the change in momentum will be the same for both players, as the ball loses no velocity while in flight. The force exerted
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a baseball pitch throws a fastball to the catcher. assume the ball starts from rest in the pitcher's hand and that the ball is brought to rest in the catcher's mitt. also assume the ball loses no velocity while in flight.

how will the balls change in momentum from the pitcher's throw compare to the change in momentum while being caught?
would the momentum of the trow large.. or the catcher is larger?

which player exerts a larger force on the ball? the pitcher or the catcher? and why
 
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Ereny said:
a baseball pitch throws a fastball to the catcher. assume the ball starts from rest in the pitcher's hand and that the ball is brought to rest in the catcher's mitt. also assume the ball loses no velocity while in flight.

how will the balls change in momentum from the pitcher's throw compare to the change in momentum while being caught?
would the momentum of the trow large.. or the catcher is larger?

which player exerts a larger force on the ball? the pitcher or the catcher? and why
The ball starts and ends up in some player's glove. So what is the sum of all the changes of momentum of the ball?

For the second part, you have to show how force is related to change in momentum and time.

AM
 

Related to Baseball Pitch Momentum: Impact of Pitcher and Catcher on Ball's Momentum

1. What is the difference between impulse and momentum?

Impulse is the change in momentum of an object, while momentum is the measure of an object's motion and its resistance to change in motion.

2. How are impulse and momentum related?

Impulse and momentum are directly proportional to each other. The greater the impulse applied to an object, the greater its change in momentum will be.

3. What is the formula for calculating impulse?

The formula for impulse is J = F * Δt, where J is the impulse, F is the force applied, and Δt is the change in time.

4. How does mass affect an object's momentum?

Mass directly affects an object's momentum. The greater the mass, the greater the momentum will be.

5. What is the principle of conservation of momentum?

The principle of conservation of momentum states that in a closed system, the total momentum of all objects before a collision is equal to the total momentum of all objects after the collision, as long as no external forces are involved.

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