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How does the physics of a baseball pitch relate to Newton's First Law of Motion?

• A baseball will continue in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.

• A baseball's speed increases as it travels through the air.

• A baseball's trajectory is unaffected by gravity.

• A baseball's spin does not influence its path.

Which scientific principle explains the curveball effect in baseball?

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Pascal's Law

• Archimedes' Principle

• Boyle's Law

What is the primary force acting on a baseball after it is hit by a bat?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Nuclear force

• Electromagnetic force

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How does the angle of a baseball bat affect the distance the ball travels?

• A higher angle increases distance due to reduced air resistance.

• A lower angle increases distance due to increased air resistance.

• The angle does not affect the distance.

• The optimal angle is around 45 degrees for maximum distance.

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Which of the following best describes the energy transformation when a baseball is hit?

• Kinetic energy to potential energy

• Potential energy to kinetic energy

• Chemical energy to thermal energy

• Thermal energy to chemical energy

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What role does air resistance play in the flight of a baseball?

• It increases the speed of the baseball.

• It decreases the speed of the baseball.

• It has no effect on the baseball.

• It changes the color of the baseball.

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How does temperature affect the performance of a baseball game?

• Higher temperatures increase air density, slowing the ball.

• Lower temperatures decrease air density, speeding the ball.

• Higher temperatures decrease air density, allowing the ball to travel further.

• Temperature has no effect on baseball performance.

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What scientific concept explains why a baseball player slides into a base?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Buoyancy

• Capillary action

Which of the following is an example of a simple machine used in baseball?

• Lever (the bat)

• Pulley (the pitcher's arm)

• Inclined plane (the field)

• Wheel and axle (the ball)

How does the mass of a baseball affect its acceleration when thrown?

• Greater mass results in greater acceleration.

• Lesser mass results in greater acceleration.

• Mass does not affect acceleration.

• Acceleration is only affected by the thrower's strength.

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