Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The Way the Ball Bounces

Q: How does the height from which you drop a ball affect how high it bounces?

Attach 2 yardsticks to a wall and drop a ball from varying heights to see how high it will bounce.
Graph to compare. Also try the experiment with different balls or different flooring materials.

Notes:
Discuss the difference between potential and kinetic energy.

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