1:In T-ball, batters hit a ball that is placed on a T-shaped stand. Batter A hits the ball by swinging the bat from a resting position on his shoulder. Batter B hits the ball with the bat directly behind it. In one or two sentences, create and justify a claim about which batter will likely hit the ball the greater distance
2:A musician hits a drum with a drumstick. In three to four sentences, explain the collision forces between the drum and drumstick.
1: Batter A is likely to hit the ball a greater distance because swinging the bat from a resting position on the shoulder allows for a larger range of motion and build-up of greater momentum compared to Batter B hitting the ball directly behind it.
2: The collision forces between the drum and the drumstick involve the transfer of energy and momentum. When the drumstick strikes the drum, the force of impact causes the drumhead to vibrate, creating sound. The collision forces depend on the speed and mass of the drumstick, as well as the stiffness and surface area of the drumhead.