Question $1(1$ point$)$

In order to catch a ball, a baseball player naturally moves his or her hand backward in the direction of the ball's motion once the ball contacts the hand. This habit causes the force of impact on the player's hand to be reduced in size principally because

the resulting impact velocity is lessened.

the momentum change is decreased.

the time of impact is increased.

the time of impact is decreased.

$($None of these.$)$