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Galina-37
1 month ago
15

Using Newton’s second law, why do you think a cotton ball may not be used as a baseball in a baseball game.

Physics
1 answer:
kicyunya [3.2K]1 month ago
3 0
Due to its lower mass and speed, a cotton ball would have a reduced momentum compared to a baseball.
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