Rackets, Bats, and "Sweet Spots"

The position on the bat corresponding to the maximum energy transfer is called the “sweet spot.” There is another position on the bat where no shock (or impulse) is transferred to the batter's hands when striking a ball. This point is generally located at a different position than the sweet spot and is called the “percussion point.” In this lab, you will determine the sweet spot and percussion point using a meterstick as the bat and a cart as the ball.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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