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To start, the ball has potential energy. When you put it on a ramp (any size) its potential energy is turned into kinetic energy. When you put it on a higher ramp, there is more potential energy, because the ball is higher up. Think about going to the top of a tall building. You start at the lobby, and let's say you take the elevator to the penthouse. You may notice feeling heavier. The same thing happens to the ball, and that's why balls on higher ramps go farther.

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How does blowing air through a funnel pick up a ping-pong ball?

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Does material travel faster when the river is flowing down a steep slope or across flat land?

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Why does a ball roll faster down a steep ramp than down a shallow ramp?

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A ball thrown down. The thrown ball will have a greater initial velocity and since they experience the same force of gravity, it will always be faster (until they both reach terminal velocity).


Why does a skateboard go faster on a steep hill?

its not exactly the skate board. Its how you use your momentum. Even if you do not use momentum gravity will pull u faster down a steep ramp.


Will a ball roll down a hill faster or slower if you add oil to it?

Adding oil to a ball will likely make it roll down a hill faster because the reduced friction between the ball and the surface will make it easier for the ball to move.


Does steep slopes pull down objects faster?

Yes, steep slopes can cause objects to accelerate faster due to the force of gravity acting more vertically on the object. This increased acceleration can cause the object to move downward more quickly compared to a less steep slope.


Does the surface of a hill effect how fast a ball will roll down it?

Yes, the surface of a hill can affect how fast a ball will roll down it. A smoother surface will have less friction, allowing the ball to roll faster, while a rougher surface will create more friction and slow the ball down. Additionally, the incline of the hill will also impact the speed of the ball as steeper hills will cause the ball to accelerate more quickly.


Does a golf ball go faster as you increase the slope of a ramp?

In other words, does a golf ball roll faster up a hill? No obviously not. It would roll faster down a slope, it's called gravity.


Which statement is an obervation if the ramp is steeper then the ball will roll faster or friction slowed the ball down or gravity caused the ball's motion?

"If the ramp is steeper than the ball will roll faster" can be observed during experiments. "Friction slowed the ball down" and "Gravity caused the ball's motion" are both conjectures (guesses).


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Why does a ball move faster on a sidewalk but not grass?

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