During a game of table tennis,if the ball hits a player,it does not hurt him. On the other hand,when a fast-moving cricket ball hits a spectator,it may hurt him. State the reason.

  • A
    The cricket ball has more mass and velocity.
  • B
    The table tennis ball has more mass.
  • C
    The cricket ball has less momentum.
  • D
    The spectator is more sensitive than the player.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Explain the following:
$(i)$ Why do the doors of a corridor train open or shut when the train starts or stops?
$(ii)$ Why is it necessary to run along with a moving bus in the same direction while alighting from it?
$(iii)$ Why does a player run for some distance before taking a long jump?
$(iv)$ Why does a person fall off the back of a stationary horse if the horse starts off suddenly?
$(v)$ Why is a neat hole formed in a glass pane if a bullet is fired at it from a close range?

What are the changes possible on an object at rest if we apply on it:
$(a)$ a balanced force?
$(b)$ an unbalanced force?

$A$ ball is thrown vertically upwards. What is its momentum at the highest point?

An athlete runs some distance before taking a long jump,because

How does the safety belt in a car help when a moving car applies brakes suddenly?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo