"Impulse & Force in Pitcher-Catcher Fastball

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In the discussion about impulse and force in a pitcher-catcher fastball, the focus is on understanding which player exerts a larger impulse and force on the ball. It is established that the pitcher exerts a larger impulse on the ball due to the acceleration provided during the pitch. Conversely, the catcher exerts a larger force when catching the ball, as he must apply a force to stop its motion. The conversation emphasizes the importance of analyzing the three phases: start, in-flight, and end, to clarify the concepts. Overall, the discussion highlights the relationship between impulse, force, and the roles of the pitcher and catcher in the fastball scenario.
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Homework Statement



A pitcher throws a fastball to the catcher. Assuming the speed of the ball does NOT change appreciably in flight

a) which player exerts the larger impluse on the ball? why?
b) which player exerts the larger force on the ball? why?

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yeah? 3 situations:
start , in-flight , end

they don't mean "why" , they mean "how do you know this"
 
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lightgrav said:
yeah? 3 situations:
start , in-flight , end

they don't mean "why" , they mean "how do you know this"

i know it means how do you know this. that's just how the question was written. and that didnt answer the questiom but i figured it out
 
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