true / false
if two identical balls are dropped from the same height the ball which experiences the greatest impulse when it strikes the floor will bounce the highest

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true / false
if two identical balls are dropped from the same height the ball which experiences the greatest impulse when it strikes the floor will bounce the highest

jamesj · Answer

Impulse is change in momentum.  Hence what do you think the answer is?

jamesj · Answer

Impulse is also equal to the Force*Time.  If you come towards me and I push on you with an equal force for longer, are you more likely to change direction?

anonymous · Answer

yes i mean if u keep doing it

jamesj · Answer

Yes.  Hence with the balls, the statement is .... true or false?

anonymous · Answer

true

jamesj · Answer

Yes

anonymous · Answer

thanks for not just giving the answer and making me understand :)

jamesj · Answer

that's my philosophy, for sure.

anonymous · Answer

thanks alot