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What happened to the bat as the bat and ball met while you held the bat without moving it? What happened to the bat as it met the ball the second time?

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Step-by-step explanation:

During the collision the barrel of the bat compresses and expands, appearing to throw the ball away. This phenomenon is unique to hollow (metal and composite) bats and gives rise to what is called the "trampoline effect".

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