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I would disagree with the answer NO. I believe that a bat hitting a Baseball transfers energy. The energy of the swinging bat, transfers it's swinging energy into the ball, causing the ball to stop moving in one direction, changing and then quickly moving away in another direction.
So, my guess would be that yes, a bat transfers energy when it hits a baseball.
Now, not knowing bunches about physics (yeah, sure, I studied it in college--and barely passed the course), I can't give you the formulas and such. I'll leave that to someone else better versed in physics
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWhen a bat hits a baseball the bat transfers momentum. Momentum is the force in a moving object, which can be passed on from one object to another.
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∙ 13y agoSpeed of bat x weight of bat is force applied against ball's speed times ball's weight.
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∙ 12y agoAnything moving has Kinetic energy so a moving baseball bat has Kinetic energy.
If it isn't moving it has Potential energy. So a baseball bat itself always has energy.
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What are 3 examples of kintic energy?
Kinetic energy is moving energy or energy in motion so it could be when you drop a ball, swing a bat or hit a ball with a bat
How much energy is needed to swing a softball bat?
There is not much energy needed to swing a softball bat if you can find the right size and weight for your age and weight. There are different websites just go to google and type this question, and there will be a place where they recommend a bat!
How does the energy in a persons muscles help in swinging a baseball bat?
it can make you swing the bat faster but it doesn't mean you hit better
When swing a golf club will it gain speed and kinetic energy?
yes of course
How fast can you swing a bat?
because it can
In baseball what is an infield hit where the hitter does not swing the bat?
a bunt is where you hold your bat out in front of the plate holding the upper base and do not swing it
Will adding swing weights to a baseball bat make you swing faster or slower?
Actually on the show Sports Science they proved that when you swing with a weighted bat it actually messes up your swing mechanics because it uses the wrong muscles.
How do you swing a bat to hit a HR?
you have to use a lot force from the arms when swinging a bat.
What kind of bat does Bryce Harper swing?
Marruci
Which bone wouold you swing a baseball bat with?
phalanges
Why does a wood bat hit farther?
Because you can swing it faster and it is lighter than an metal bat
Is it considered a swing if the bat crosses the plate even if the batter successfully stops his swing?
Yes, either you swing or you don't, there is no middle ground.
