The harder the batter hits the ball, the greater will be its acceleration.
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If Jim wants to decrease the amount of acceleration applied to a baseball he must hit it harder or softer? 


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The harder the batter hits the ball, the greater will be its acceleration.
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Answer the question based on the following text.

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If Jim wants to decrease the amount of acceleration applied to a baseball he must hit it harder or softer? 


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softer