A baseball batter increases bat swing speed. Which mechanism primarily explains the resulting increase in linear velocity of the baseball post-impact?

💡 Explanation

Increased angular momentum in the bat swing results in a greater impulse transferred to the ball upon impact, because a faster swing delivers more momentum. Therefore, the ball's linear velocity increases, rather than decreasing with changes in bat mass or restitution coefficient.

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