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    How much height does a bouncing ball lose after its first bounce?

    Thanks for all the messages. I never realized all the different factors that could affect bounce height. I think I'll stick with the tennis ball - style bounce, because that would look the best.
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    How much height does a bouncing ball lose after its first bounce?

    On earth, if I drop a ball from a building height 100m, what will be the maximum height of the ball after its first bounce? Note: This is not a homework question, I am trying to design a game and I want it to be as accurate as possible.
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    Understanding the Physics of Holding a Partner: What Can I Do?

    is it harder to hold him while stationary or while swinging back and forth. Now I know Fc = m x ac and Fg = mg. Im thinking it is easier to hold the partner while swinging, because you not only have momentum, but also because the centripetal force is an inward force so it make the...
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