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Energy is being lost at several points. There is air resistance, of course, but the largest loss of energy would be due to the fact that the ball is not perfectly elastic.

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If you drop a ball on the floor why does it bounce back up?

When a ball is dropped on the floor, it compresses briefly upon impact. This compression stores potential energy, which is then released as kinetic energy when the ball bounces back up. The elastic properties of the ball allow it to return to its original shape and bounce back up.


Why does a ball bounce higher on floor than rug?

A ball bounces higher on a hard floor compared to a rug because the floor is more rigid and provides a better surface for bouncing. The rug absorbs some of the energy from the ball, resulting in a lower bounce.


Explain how momentum is conserved when a ball bounces against a floor?

When a ball bounces against a floor, the total momentum of the ball and the floor system remains constant before and after the collision, assuming there are no external forces acting on the system. This is because the force exerted by the floor on the ball during the collision changes the direction of the ball's momentum without changing its magnitude.


Explain why the height of a bouncing ball decreases after each bounce?

because some of the energy that helps the ball to bounce is absorbed into the surface it is bouncing on (because the ball can be squashed) and so the energy deflected back up into the air again is less and less each time it bounces.


How many times will a ball bounce if it is high in the air?

There are several variables in this problem. Different balls have different degrees of elasticity. And then there are different kinds of surfaces on which balls can bounce. A ball does not bounce the same way on a grass lawn that it does on a concrete floor. Also the description "high in the air" is not precise. Different heights can produce different numbers of bounces.

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If you drop a ball on the floor why does it bounce back up?

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How many points is a basket if it is shot behind the 3 point line but bounces on the floor?

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How much is the height of mirror light from floor?

Head height.


What is the standard height of a sink drain from the floor?

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What is the name of the lift from the floor directly to shoulder height?

When you lift a barbell from the floor directly to shoulder height it's call a "clean."


What is the recommended height of a kitchen drain from the floor?

The recommended height of a kitchen drain from the floor is typically around 18 to 20 inches.


What is the standard bathroom vanity height from the floor?

The standard bathroom vanity height from the floor is typically around 32 to 36 inches.


Can you pass the basketball to yourself without leaving the floor?

Yes you can you put a spin on the ball so it bounces back at you


Height of the back board from the floor?

Distance from the floor to the base of the back board


What is the minimum height between a garage floor and internal floor?

4 inches


Kitchen counter height?

The typical kitchen counter height is 36" above the floor. A raised bar is typically 42" above the floor.