Baseball Physics Quiz

What is the force that constantly pulls a baseball towards the Earth?

• Air resistance

• Spin

• Gravity

• Momentum

What is another name for air resistance?

• Lift

• Drag

• Force

• Energy

According to the article, what feature of a baseball increases air resistance?

• Its round shape

• Its white color

• Its stitches

• Its weight

How does spin affect the air pressure around a moving baseball?

• It makes the air pressure equal on all sides.

• It decreases the air pressure on all sides.

• It creates a difference in air pressure on opposite sides.

• It increases the air pressure on all sides.

What type of spin typically causes a fastball to drop less than it normally would due to gravity?

• Topspin

• Sidespin

• Backspin

• No spin

What type of spin usually makes a curveball drop more sharply?

• Backspin

• Sidespin

• Topspin

• No spin

What happens when a batter hits the 'sweet spot' of the bat?

• The ball doesn't move.

• The energy transfer is minimized.

• The energy transfer is maximized, resulting in longer hits.

• The bat is more likely to break.

Based on the article, which of the following plays the MOST significant role in making a pitched baseball curve?

• Gravity

• The weight of the ball

• The spin of the ball

• The speed of the ball