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Homework Statement
If the ball is dropped from a height of 1.5 m, how much of the potential energy, in joules, is retained
after the first bounce on the carpet?
the mass of the ball is 500g
Homework Equations
Eg = mgh
Ek = 1/2mv2
v = (2gh)-2
i think that all i need
The Attempt at a Solution
Ek which is (.5kg)(9.8)(1.5M) So the EK energy exerted is 7.5J? but my teachers answer says its 4.9 :( I am so confused help