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It all depends on what surface it bounces on.
Either the ball or the surface changes shape. A rubber ball changes it's shape, but a marble changes the shape of the surface it bounces on. And if the change is only temporary, it snaps back to it's original shape, and the ball bounces.
But some energy is lost in the process, and the ball bounces lower each time.
Generally a hard surface will make a hard ball bounce higher, since they hardly change shape, and they keep more of their energy. So on an ideal surface a marble would bounce higher than a rubber ball, as long as it doesn't break.
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No medicine balls do not bounce unless you throw them on a trampoline.
Is the bounce of a ball affected by the surface it bounces on?
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Why does blood bounce on the ice?
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What happens when you place marble chips in vinegar?
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What is the orgin of marble rock?
When limestone is put under huge pressure, it will deform to form marble. This makes marble a metamorphic rock.
What makes a marble rare?
The texture,materials,age, and size/weight determine the rarity of a marble
What makes marble result?
Carbonate rocks.
What makes a baseball bounce?
Very basic physics.
What makes a stress ball bounce?
the foam of the ball
What is the thing that makes a rubber ball bounce?
Gravity
What makes a golf ball bounce high?
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Does a ball bounce better on cold days?
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What rock or mineral makes a sink?
usually marble
What makes good floor tiles?
basalt, marble
Tile or marble makes for a loud room?
Reflection
What characteristics make marble useful?
Marble is hard and durable, which makes it appeal to everyone. Marble and granite are both expensive, but complement homes in a great way.
