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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Carolyn Fletcher

10 June, 08:29

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Moses Mendez · 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.