Explain the properties in play here and how they apply.
2006-06-20 02:51:37 · 10 answers · asked by Robert L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Darn good question!
I think the perceived acceleration of a baseball in the grass is a figment of ones perception. I’m dead serious. We perceive that to be so since baseball does not slowdown faster than a golf ball.
To explain this phenomenon and having the luxury of being serious I would like to bring to your attention the LAW OF CONCERVATION OF MOMENTUM. (The momentum [momentum =mass x velocity] gets transferred in to moving and bending the grass stems as well.) The heavier baseball by hitting stems of grass experiences MUCH less resistance than a lighter golf ball.
And you thought I will not be able to answer this question?
Have fun
OOPS! We should consider the larger diameter of the baseball as well. The larger diameter gives it a moment (or torque) (moment =radius x force) advantage during rolling over the smaller gulf ball. Imagine pushing a cart with larger and smaller wheels.
2006-06-20 02:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baseball has quite a bit more surface area to mass than a golf ball and is designed to grip the turf where as the golf ball is harder, slick, very smooth even though it has dimples on the surface. Now hit a golf ball and baseball and let them hit concrete or blacktop and watch what happens, the golf ball will far surpass the baseball everytime! A lot depends on spin, surface of the ball and the type of surface it comes into contact with as to how the ball will react.
2006-06-20 10:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by ciscokidofhearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason why a baseball moves faster is because the ball is already going at a set pace, but when it is hit the force of the ball is increased thus giving it enough force to move further and faster. The golfball on the other hand slows down because there is no motion with the ball because it is sitting on a tee, and when it is hit it gets a set motion of force, and also the golf ball has less mass than the baseball and it has small indentions on it.
2006-06-20 10:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by dante a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golf balls are filled with a lot of rubber-bands stuffed inside a plastic circle, & formed into a ball. Where a baseball is filled with a lot of thin string, stuffed into a cowhide or some kind of material, formed into an hour glass, then sewed together, to form a ball. which makes the baseball the lighter of the two
2006-06-20 10:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baseball when hit is neutral or spinning forwards. It will skip on the turf. The golf ball is spinning backwards.
2006-06-20 09:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by gentlemanfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple ,during collisions the coeficient of restitution comes in to play ie e= V of separation /V of approach.in case it is very less than 1 the bounce of the object will not be good which is the case with the golf ball and if it is closer to 1 it bounces very high like in case of base ball.it can not be 1 an and never greate than 1
2006-06-20 10:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the spin that is on the baseball or on the golf ball. There is no absolute behavior for either one.
2006-06-20 10:22:27 · answer #7 · answered by fark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gotta be the spin on the ball.
2006-06-20 09:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the golf balls are empty
2006-06-20 09:55:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will ricoche off astroturf more than on natural grass
2006-06-20 10:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋