Why can I throw heavier objects farther than lighter objects?

The heavy object will feel small changes to its speed (its acceleration is close to zero), while the light object will slow down a lot (its acceleration is a large negative number). In the end, the heavy object will travel farther, since it was less affected by air resistance.

Why it is hard to throw a light ball like a ping pong ball far but it is also hard to throw a heavy ball like a shot put far?

The drag force on a ping-pong ball is less than that on a larger tennis ball travelling at the same speed, but the mass of a ping-pong ball is many times smaller and the drag force therefore has a much bigger effect in slowing it down.

How far can objects be thrown?

Depends, are you asking how high or how far a ball can be thrown? Assuming the first of the two the average human can throw a ball approximately 15 metres (49.213 feet) in the air. In the latter the average person could throw a ball around 60 mp/h (37.3km/h).

Do lighter objects travel farther or heavier objects?

Also, lighter objects accelerate more than heavier objects with the same given force, which causes lighter objects to travel farther. The reason that the heaviest object doesn’t always travel straight is because the direction the object travels is affected by the object’s air resistance, as well as the object’s mass.

Can you throw a lighter ball faster?

Conclusion: A 15-week pitching training program with lighter baseballs significantly improved pitching velocity without causing any injuries, specifically to the shoulder or elbow. Lighter baseballs should be considered as an alternative to weighted baseballs when attempting to increase a pitcher’s velocity.

Do lighter objects have less inertia?

Weight or mass does not affect the amount of inertia of an object. All things have inertia but only when they are at rest. Lighter objects have less inertia than heavy objects.

Who holds the world record in shot put?

Ryan Crouser
Reigning Olympic champion Ryan Crouser opened up his title defense in the men’s shot put final with an Olympic record of 22.83 meters on his first throw of the evening. He went on to better it two more times and ended the day with a 23.30-meter toss for the second-farthest throw in history and a second Olympic gold.

Can you throw lighter objects further away than heavier objects?

However, it is the general case of an elastic collision, and the same law should apply. To answer the second question, the critical mass where you can throw lighter objects further away than heavier objects should be, if the above is correct, equal to the effective mass of your moving hand.

How can I make a heavier object travel further?

Sweatymongoose is on the right track. The heavier object has more inertia and will be slowed less by air resistance, allowing it to travel further. Decreasing the aerodynamic drag will also allow an object to go further. Try throwing a piece of paper, and then crumple it up and throw it again

What happens if you throw an airplane straight up?

If you throw it straight up, it will not go very far, but it may stay in the air for awhile. If you throw your airplane straight down, it will not catch any air currents and will likely nosedive into the ground. Each plane is a little different, so it will take practice to get just the right launching technique.

How to throw an airplane correctly?

Before you throw your airplane, you want to make sure you are holding it in the right spot. The key is to find the center of gravity on your plane. This spot is not always in the very middle. The best place to hold your airplane is more towards the back, just a bit away from the very center.