How Can I Make a Rubber Ball Bounce in an Excel Simulation?

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To create a rubber ball bouncing simulation in Excel, the user aims to graph the motion as the F9 key is pressed to progress time. Key variables include kinetic energy loss on each bounce, acceleration due to gravity, and initial height, which should be adjustable in separate cells. The user has successfully implemented the falling motion but struggles with coding the upward bounce. Newton's Second Law and related equations are relevant for this simulation. Further guidance is needed to complete the bouncing effect in the Excel model.
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My goal is to create a graph in excel that moves as I hold the F9 key(and progressing the time). The concept is of a 'rubber ball' bouncing after it is dropped from an initial height. The variables that must be left in separate cells (to easily change) are kinetic energy lost on each bounce (max 100%, min 0%), acceleration of gravity, and initial height. (max 50 meters). The mass of the ball is neither given nor is it specified that it is necessary.


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Newton's Second Law
Yf=Yi + (Vi)(delta_t) + .5(g)(delta_t)^2
Momentum Equation?

The Attempt at a Solution


I can get my 'rubber ball' to fall, but I can't figure out what I need to do to make it bounce back up. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
 
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