Question

follow through is important in golf because it results in a greater ______. view available hint(s) swinging motion force on the ball impulse on the ball force and impulse on the ball submit

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the concept of impulse (\(J = F\Delta t\), where \(J\) is impulse, \(F\) is force, and \(\Delta t\) is time). In golf, a follow - through increases the time (\(\Delta t\)) the club is in contact with the ball. Since impulse \(J = F\Delta t\), if we assume the force \(F\) applied by the club on the ball doesn't change drastically, increasing \(\Delta t\) will increase the impulse.

• Option "swinging motion": Follow - through is about the interaction between the club and the ball, not just the swinging motion itself. So this is incorrect.
• Option "force on the ball": The force applied by the club on the ball is mainly determined by the golfer's strength and the club's design, not the follow - through (which affects time of contact). So this is incorrect.
• Option "impulse on the ball": As explained, follow - through increases the time of contact (\(\Delta t\)). Using \(J = F\Delta t\), with \(F\) relatively constant, a longer \(\Delta t\) leads to a greater impulse. This is correct.
• Option "force and impulse on the ball": As established, the force doesn't increase due to follow - through, only the impulse (because of increased time of contact). So this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. impulse on the ball