Bouncing a Ball at Rest on a Surface.

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Publication Date: 2020-May

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Bouncing a Ball at Rest on a Surface

Cross, Rod

Physics Education, v55 n3 Article 035021 May 2020

A ball at rest on a surface can be made to bounce up by pushing it down then releasing the downward force as fast as possible. Measurements and calculations are presented to show how it can best be done.

Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Motion, Scientific Concepts, Energy, Equations (Mathematics), Secondary School Science, High Schools, Teaching Methods

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