Name: Happy and Sad Balls

Category: Mechanics

Subcategory: Linear Momentum and Collisions

Classes:

Comments: Two black balls have similar masses but different coefficients of restitution. Drop both balls, and only one will bounce. You can make this into a game by convincing students that only YOU can make the little ball bounce!

Equipment: Happy and Sad Balls

Location: H104 Top Drawers

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