The short answer is that mechanical energy, which is the sum of gravitational potential energy (= mgh) and kinetic energy (= 1/2 * mv^2) must remain constant as the ball drops. By dropping the ball from a higher point, you're increasing the value of mgh, thus giving it more energy with which to bounce back up.
By simplifying the problem with assumptions (no friction/air resistance, perfect elasticity, instantaneous impulse, etc.) it can be shown that a ball dropped from height "H" will accelerate as it descends downwards, bounce off a flat surface, decelerate as it ascends back upwards and exactly reach its original height "H".
it depends how hard the ball hits the ground a Basketball would deffinetly bounce higher than a tennis ball
It really depends how hard you bounce either one, but i think the tennis ball.
i know that a basketball will because if it has nothing in it, it won't bounce. right? but when you put more helium in, it will bounce high. but if you put to much in it, it might explode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
less weight
A tennis ball is made of materials that are more elastic than a basketball, allowing it to deform and rebound quicker upon impact, resulting in a higher bounce. Additionally, the size and weight difference between a tennis ball and a basketball also contribute to the tennis ball bouncing higher.
A tennis ball because it is smaller so it contains less air, causing it to bounce higher.
A tennis ball will bounce the highest because it is smaller. The smaller amount of mass that it has the more it will bounce and the higher it would get. For example, when you put air into a ball the more mass it builds up but, when the ball is flat it would not bounce.
A tennis ball does bounce higher!!!:]] x
Yes, provided that we bounce the tennis ball with enough force. Newton's laws of motions comes into play, stating that each force creates an equal and opposite reaction.
A heated tennis ball bounces higher because the hot air inside the ball is lighter than the air around the ball therefore giving the tennis ball the ability to bounce higher.
A racquetball will bounce higher. A racquetball is required to be able to bounce 68 to 72 inches from a 100 inch drop at an outside temperature of 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit. A tennis ball will only rebound 46 to 52 inches but the USTA doesn't give a drop or temperature requirement.
most likely a basketball
lacrosse ball