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 points)
Batter B is likely to hit the ball a greater distance because they have a better chance of hitting the sweet spot of the bat due to the direct alignment with the ball.
Batter B, who hits the ball with the bat directly behind it, will likely hit the ball a greater distance because this position allows for a more direct transfer of momentum from the bat to the ball, resulting in a stronger hit.
Claim: Batter A is likely to hit the ball a greater distance than Batter B because swinging the bat from a resting position on the shoulder allows for a longer and more powerful swing, generating more force to propel the ball.
Justification: When hitting the ball from a resting position on the shoulder, Batter A has more time to generate momentum through a longer swing arc, resulting in a greater transfer of energy to the ball. In contrast, Batter B's swing from directly behind the ball may be shorter, limiting the amount of force applied to the ball.