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Q: Why does a fielder turn his arms backwards while catching a fast approaching cricket ball?
  • A. Because he is nervous.
  • B. Because it helps to aim the ball.
  • C. Because he experiences less force over a longer period of time.
  • D. Because it gives him vigilance
Correct Answer: Option C - The fielder turns his arm backwards while catching a fast approaching cricket ball. It follows Newton second law of motion. i.e. the rate of momentum changes in the ball decreases due to which it experiences less force over a longer time. Therefore, the impact of the ball is less on the arm.
C. The fielder turns his arm backwards while catching a fast approaching cricket ball. It follows Newton second law of motion. i.e. the rate of momentum changes in the ball decreases due to which it experiences less force over a longer time. Therefore, the impact of the ball is less on the arm.

Explanations:

The fielder turns his arm backwards while catching a fast approaching cricket ball. It follows Newton second law of motion. i.e. the rate of momentum changes in the ball decreases due to which it experiences less force over a longer time. Therefore, the impact of the ball is less on the arm.