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because a metal bat has give so when the ball hits it the bat flex's and the ball slings off harder
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What bat hit the ball further?
A metal bat hits the ball further than a wooden bat because metal is harder than wood.
Will a wooden bat hit a ball farther than a metal bat?
the metal bat
Why can you hit a ball harder with an metal bat?
Metal bats are hollow and have thin walls that produce a trampoline effect that propels the ball off the bat. Imagine dropping a ball on a trampoline. That rebound effect is what occurs at impact and it helps accelerate the ball with greater velocity than you would get with a wood bat. The sweet spot is also much larger on a metal bat.
What effect does the density of a bat have on the distance that you can hit a ball?
The more dense a bat is, the more harder it is. The harder the bat the less amount of energy is absorbed so the ball will go farther. Main point: Bat more dense- farther hit Bat less dense- shorter hit
Will a ball go further if hit by a wooden bat or a metal bat?
A metal bat will hit the hardest because metal is 85% stronger than a wooden bat.
How does a heavy bat affect the momentum of a cricket ball?
the heiver the bat the harder it is to swing and hit the ball so a lighter bat will have more speed and power
How much farther will a ball go after being hit by a metal bat as opposed to a wood bat?
Studies have shown that the speed the ball travels after being hit by a metal bat is 3 to 8 miles per hour faster than a wood bat. This would translate to a ball hit for a home run travelling 20 to 50 feet further off a metal bat as opposed to a wood bat. Click on the 'Metal Bat vs Wood Bat' link on this page to read a very interesting article about these studies that were performed on the two different types of bats.
Does a composite bat hit farther than an aluminim bat?
Metal bats hit the ball further which is why at unprofessional levels of baseball they use metal but when you get to the MLB you have to use wood.
Can you hit a Blitz Ball with a metal bat without it cracking?
Will actually i really dont know but my answer will be no
Did a metal bat or wooden bat hit the farthest?
metal.
How do you test a baseball bat between a wodden baseball bat?
You cant really test it accurately, but for the info, the aluminum bats can hit a ball harder, faster, and farther.
What are the advantage and disadvantage of using a heavy bat?
Advantage is that you can hit a ball further while the disadvantage is that it is harder to control or change the swing
