Unraveling the Dynamics of a Bouncing Ball

[boredooom]

Homework Statement

hey,
i have a small physics project to do, where in i find to the dynamics of a bouncing ball. and the whatever dynamics is not mentioned..

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

so sofar i have calculated the co-efficient of restitution, then the height and potential energy and some relationship between the ball and potential energy, the total distance travelled, calculating the height of the 'n' th bounce.. can you guys suggest anything else.. thanks in advance...

 

[radou]

so sofar i have calculated the co-efficient of restitution, then the height and potential energy and some relationship between the ball and potential energy, the total distance travelled, calculating the height of the 'n' th bounce.. can you guys suggest anything else.. thanks in advance...

Sounds good. If you want to know about some specific thing, you should be more specific.

 

[m2003]

I find this project to be a great opportunity to explore the dynamics of a bouncing ball. There are many factors that contribute to the behavior of a bouncing ball, such as the material and elasticity of the ball, the surface it is bouncing on, and the initial velocity and angle of the ball. To fully understand the dynamics, you could also investigate the effects of air resistance and spin on the ball's bounce.

In addition to the calculations you have already done, I would suggest looking into the concepts of impulse and momentum. These play a crucial role in the motion of a bouncing ball, as the ball experiences a change in momentum during each bounce. It would also be interesting to analyze the motion of the ball using equations of motion, such as the projectile motion equations.

Furthermore, you could consider the energy transformations that occur during a bounce. As the ball bounces, energy is transferred between kinetic and potential forms. Exploring the conservation of energy and how it applies to a bouncing ball could provide valuable insights into its dynamics.

Overall, there are many aspects of the bouncing ball that can be studied and analyzed. I would encourage you to continue your investigation and perhaps even consider conducting experiments to gather more data and support your findings. Good luck with your project!