Why do objects bounce when considering momentum and Newton's third law?

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An object bounces due to the interaction of forces as described by Newton's third law, where the force exerted by the ground on the object can exceed the force of gravity acting downward. When a falling object impacts the ground, it compresses, creating an upward compression force that can surpass gravitational force. This results in an upward acceleration of the object after impact. The discussion emphasizes that the contact time during the impact is short, allowing for significant forces to be exerted. Understanding these dynamics clarifies why objects bounce rather than simply fall without rebounding.
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Why does an object bounce when speaking about momentum and Newton's third law
I would like to say it is because the upward force (the force the object falling enacts on the ground and the ground acts on the object) is greater than the force of gravity, which would be impossible in an object that is dropped not thrown. My second thought is that the momentum is greater in the falling object but would that cause it to bounce and if so why? I am not asking about the elasticity or the molecular structure just bouncing and how it relates to the third law.
 
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Stromthetroll said:
Why does an object bounce when speaking about momentum and Newton's third law
I would like to say it is because the upward force (the force the object falling enacts on the ground and the ground acts on the object) is greater than the force of gravity, which would be impossible in an object that is dropped not thrown.

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Who says that the force the ground exerts on the object can't be greater than the force of gravity? The contact time can be very short.
 
The force the ground exerts on the object is the same as the force the object exerts on the ground third law of motion the only force downward is gravity so all of it is exerted on the ground.
 
Thanks for the welcome hopefully i don't have too many questions
 
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The force the ground exerts on the object is the same as the force the object exerts on the ground third law of motion the only force downward is gravity so all of it is exerted on the ground.
When the ball is at its lowest point (somewhat flattened onto the ground by the impact), the lower part of the ball is under compression. So the forces acting on the mass centre of the ball are gravity down and a compression force up. The forces at the ground are the same compression down from the ball and an equal reaction from the ground. Since this compressive force exceeds gravity the ball accelerates upwards.
 
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When the ball is at its lowest point (somewhat flattened onto the ground by the impact), the lower part of the ball is under compression. So the forces acting on the mass centre of the ball are gravity down and a compression force up. The forces at the ground are the same compression down from the ball and an equal reaction from the ground. Since this compressive force exceeds gravity the ball accelerates upwards.

I did not even think of compression forces thank you for your aid.
 

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