Year 12s: what will be the first way you research your future options? >>

C/W investigating the bounce of a ball (physics)

for GCSE i have 2 do the following c/w: investigate the bounce of a ball- how the effeciency changes with the height.
there's a few things i need help with: :confused:

what happens?- like a brief prediction/analysis

what basic physics is involved when a ball bounce

what is the effciency of a bounce of a ball

how is energy lost in a bounce

aaaaahhhhhhhhhh :eek:

so as u can see i'm stuck! :tongue:

if you can give me any other info that would be appreciated.
thanx :smile:

Reply 1

k@tie

I don't have time to answer all your q's atm but you're more than welcome to look at my cwk - I did the same as you. Just PM me if you want it
KAtie :smile:

Reply 2

Katie, I'm surprised at your upfront attitude.

Anyway, use the following equations:

SUVAT, mgh = 1/2mv^2, mg = ma, and research the coefficient of resitution