Question

When a cricket bat hits a cricket ball, impulse is applied on the_________

(a) Bat

(b) Ball

(c) Bat and ball

(d) No impulse is applied

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

This interesting question is from Impulse Momentum Equation topic in section Fluid Dynamics of Fluid Mechanics

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Ball

For explanation I would say: Time passes as force is applied on an object. The bat applies the force on the ball for a short period of time. By this way, we can say in accordance to the Newton’s third law forces come in pairs. So, the ball also applies a force on the bat, therefore it has an impulse applied to it.