How does mass of a ball affect percentage of energy loss

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The mass of a ball does not significantly affect the percentage of energy loss during a bounce, provided the ball is made of the same material, maintaining consistent elasticity and density. The discussion highlights that when the initial potential energy (Ep) is converted to kinetic energy (Ek), the efficiency remains largely unchanged regardless of the mass. The collision with a massive object, such as the Earth, further supports the conclusion that mass alone does not influence energy loss in this context.

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I am wondering how the mass of a ball affects the percentage of energy loss when the ball bounces

1)I don't think it affects them because if the ball is heavier but still made of the same material it has the same elasticity and density only mass has changed. But if all of the starting Ep goes to Ek then it should have generally the same efficiency. If this is correct please tell me why its correct and if its wrong then explain it. Thanks in advance. Cheers
 
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Since the collision of the ball is with a massive object (the earth), it should have no effect.
 

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