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How does gravity affects a tennis ball dropped from a high diving board?
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Gravity will result in the ball being accelerated downward at a rate of 9.8 m/s/s.
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Why does a tennis ball bounce higher on harder surfaces?
Because the hard surface doesn't absorb any of the energy of the tennis ball - thus the ball bounces higher than if it was dropped on a softer surface.
What is the order of the items to land if you dropped a brick a tennis ball and a maple leaf at the same time and at the same height?
The brick and the tennis ball might land at the same time, but the leaf will fall last.
Can gravity slow down an object?
Yes, if the object is moving up, gravity will slow it down. For example, if you toss a tennis ball straight up, it will slow down until it finally stops, turns around and comes back down.
If a tennis ball is dropped from a height of 9 meters above the earth how long will it take to hit the ground?
neglecting air resistance, the distance (s) = 1/2 gravity acceleration(g) x time (t) squared; s =1/2 gt^2;solve for time using g = 9.81 m/s/s and you get t = 1.35 seconds
Why is mass a useful property?
Mass has two significant consequences, which are gravity and inertia. Without gravity we would have no planets or stars, since interstellar gas clouds would never condense. And without inertia, it would be really hard to play tennis.
Tennis and diving occur during these Olympics?
yes, in the 2008 Olympics, diving AND tennis occured. WhOOOOO
Tennis and diving occur in these Olympics?
Tennis and diving are both part of the Summer Olympics. Tennis was a part of the first modern Olympics during the summer of 1896. It was taken out of the Olympics in 1922 and restored to the Summer Olympics in 1988. Diving became a Summer Olympic sport in 1904.
Which ball if dropped has more velocity a bouncy ball or a tennis ball?
This is an old experiment. Neither. Both balls have the same velocity as gravity draws on them equally.
What olympic games involve tennis and diving?
Summer.
What is china best at in the Olympics?
Table Tennis, Diving, Gymnastics
Why was tennis dropped as olympic sport after 1924?
It was dropped when the International Tennis Federation and the International Olympic Committee had a dispute over allowing amateurs to compete.
What sports are China best at?
Gymnastics(artistict,rythmic and trampline) Weightlifting Diving Shooting Table tennis Badminton Judo Boxing Swimming Wrestling Archery
What is the most popular summer sport in China?
Diving, Table Tennis, or Gymnastics.
What sport did China do in the Olympics?
They did almost every sport, but dominated in Table Tennis, Diving, and Weightlifting.
Name a olympic event that has a judge?
skating, gymnastics, swimming, diving, boxing, skiing, tennis
What are seven selected sports in commonwealth games?
The seven selected sports were Table Tennis, Triathlon, Cycling, Judo, Wrestling, Shooting and Diving.
What are Mark Garneau's hobbies?
Flying, scuba diving, squash, tennis, car mechanics, home repairs
