All balls, regardless of composition, bounce the same height!
This week we are to animate two different balls of similar size but of different weight (i.e. basketball and bowling ball) to demonstrate how weight is conveyed to an audience.
I decided to go out and get some different balls to do my own reference shots this week. I found two balls of similar size but very different weight. First, a tennis ball; lightweight and large bounce. Second, a lacrosse ball; heavier and ... large bounce. In fact, they bounce almost the identical height. My animation will be pretty easy ;)
So, if anybody needs to identical bounces with different weight balls, then there is your solution!
PS I have now confirmed West's 1st Law of bouncing balls. I found an old rubber ball that is about the same size as the other two. It's weight was also different than the other two. And...wait for it...they all bounce the exact same height and pattern.
Any universities or academic societies wishing me to come speak, please contact me for my rates.
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This is easy to explain.....the common denominator to all of these case studies is you, West.
You're obviously doing something wrong. :)
Ah yes. I see! I somehow change the gravitational constant of the universe within a local area of effect. That would explain the readings on the scale...
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