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NDA 2 2025 GAT, question 68

Topic: Physics

Q68

Why a fielder in the ground gradually pulls his hands backward while catching a fast moving cricket ball ?

  1. (a) To reduce the acceleration of the ballCorrect answer
  2. (b) To increase the acceleration of the ball
  3. (c) To increase the velocity of the ball
  4. (d) None of above

Solution.

Answer: (a) To reduce the acceleration of the ball

  1. Pulling the hands backward increases the stopping time and distance.
  2. For the same change in velocity, the magnitude of average deceleration falls, reducing the average impact force F=Δp/Δt.
  3. Option (a) uses “acceleration” for that deceleration magnitude.