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by Jetsnoozer on October 15th, 2009

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Is a baseball thrown by a pitcher, faster when it leaves the hand because of thrust?..or...does it immediately begin to slow down due to friction?

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  • by Stepper on October 15th, 2009

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    It immediately begins to slow down.

    There is nothing on the ball itself to create thrust...no rocket engine...no spinning fan-blades...nothing.

    Force stops being applied to the ball once it leaves the hand of the pitcher, and is subject only to opposing forces, like friction and gravity.

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  • by Nightwatchdog on October 15th, 2009

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    It starts to slow down the moment it is released.

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