A fielder pulls his hands backwards after catching the cricket ball. This enables the fielder to:
$(a)$. exert larger force on the ball
$(b)$. reduce the force exerted by the ball
$(c)$. increase the rate of change of momentum
$(d)$. keep the ball in hands firmly

A fielder pulls his hands backward after catching the cricket ball. This enables the fielder to reduce the force exerted by the ball.

Option (b) is correct.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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