When a tennis ball and a basketball are dropped together with the tennis ball on top why when they hit the floor does the tennis ball rebound so fast?

When the two balls are dropped with the tennisball on top, the tennisball will go flying into the air and the basketball will stay on the ground. This happens because the momentum and energy of the two ball system is transferred into the lighter tennisball.

What happened when the tennis ball was placed on top of the basketball and dropped at the same time explain why this happened?

Both the basketball and the tennis ball are moving at the same speed right before they hit the ground. This means they both have some amount of kinetic energy, but the basketball has more due to its larger mass. That means the tennis ball gets a bunch of kinetic energy—and with a low mass, you get a high velocity.

What will happen if you drop a basketball and a tennis ball together so that the basketball bounces on the floor and the tennis ball bounces on top of the basketball?

On the way down there is no difference. The balls fall together and both reach the same speed as before. However, the basketball bounces first. It bounces off the ground and so is moving upwards when the tennis ball bounces off it.

What happens when a tennis ball hits the ground?

When it hits the ground, some energy is transferred into the ground or the air as heat or sound. The larger the energy left in the ball, the higher it will bounce on the way back up. The ball is most stable in a round shape, so the gas inside expands to push the ball back to form the round shape.

Why does a tennis ball bounce higher on hills than in Plains?

The height to which the ball bounces is inversely proportional to the acceleration due to gravity at that place. Acceleration due to gravity on hills is less than that in plains, therefore the tennis ball bounces higher on hills.

What is it called when you hit the ball in tennis?

STROKE – The act of striking the ball with the racquet. TIEBREAK – A system in traditional tennis used to decide a set when the score is tied, 6-all. TOPSPIN – Forward rotation of the ball caused by hitting from low to high. VOLLEY – During play, a stroke made by hitting the ball before it has touched the ground.

Why does a tennis ball change shape?

When you drop a ball, gravity pulls it toward the floor. The ball gains energy of motion, known as kinetic energy. When the ball hits the floor and stops, that energy has to go somewhere. The energy goes into deforming the ball–from its original round shape to a squashed shape.

How does a ball bounce?

The force of the ball hitting the hard ground puts an equal force back onto the ball, causing it to bounce up. This happens because balls are made out of an elastic material like rubber, which means they can be dented or stretched and then return to their normal shape (think of what happens when you squeeze a balloon).

Why does a tennis ball bounce higher than a basketball?

When a tennis ball is placed on top of a basketball and the two dropped together the tennis ball bounces significantly higher than one would expect – around three to four times higher than where it was dropped from.

What is the ‘two-ball bounce problem’?

The ‘two-ball bounce problem’ is often used to demonstrate that the rigorous rules of physics can produce counter-intuitive effects. When a tennis ball is placed on top of a basketball and the two dropped together the tennis ball bounces significantly higher than one would expect – around three to four times higher than where it was dropped from.

How do you play basketball with a tennis ball and basketball?

You just need a basketball and a tennis ball (or any two bouncy balls of different mass). Hold the basketball above the ground with the tennis ball on top of that. Let go of both at the same time. Here’s what should happen. Isn’t that awesome?

Why does the tennis ball hit me right in the face?

Well, if you don’t drop them such that they are absolutely vertical, the tennis ball can launch off at an angle. It’s possible that that angle gives the tennis ball a trajectory right towards your face. It’s happened to me more than once.