The force exerted by your hand on a thrown ball ceases to act once the ball is released, regardless of the distance it travels. This principle is rooted in Newtonian mechanics, which states that a force is required to change an object's motion, not to maintain it. The ball continues to move due to its initial velocity imparted by the throw, not because of any ongoing force from the hand. This distinction clarifies the difference between Newtonian and Aristotelian mechanics.
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IHateYou said:Homework Statement
You throw a ball. When the ball is many meters away from you, is the force of your hand still acting on the ball?
2. The attempt at a solution
My thoughts are:
No because it's many meters away.
Yes because it's still moving from the throw.
I have no idea which is right :(