Question

A batsman hits the ball for a boundary past the bowler i.e. four runs. The batsman thus _________.
1. changes the direction and speed of the ball
2. does not change the direction but speed only
3. does not change the speed but direction only
4. does not change either direction or speed
5. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : changes the direction and speed of the ball

The correct answer is changes the direction and speed of the ball.

• A batsman hits the ball for a boundary past the bowler i.e. four runs.
• The batsman thus changes the direction and speed of the ball.
• Force can change the state of motion of an object.
• When a batsman hits a moving cricket ball, the bowler has applied a force on it.
• The ball will alter direction or speed or both.
• It can either fly faster towards the boundary or hit the ground and get slowed depending on the force given by the batsman on his strike.