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Why doesn't a bat move backwards when it hits a ball?
- Date: 1 Aug 2023
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- Author: Caden Fitzroy
Alright, folks, let's dive into the fun world of sports physics, specifically our friend, the baseball bat! Now, you'd think that when a bat smacks into a baseball, it should move backwards, right? But nope, it's not how it rolls! The reason it doesn't recoil is due to its mass and the player's grip strength. Basically, the bat's a big guy compared to the ball, and the energy transfer isn't enough to move it backwards. So, the ball goes flying, and the bat, well, it just hangs around, waiting for the next swing!
