What other theories/formulas can be linked to a project on bouncing basketballs?

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The discussion focuses on linking theories and formulas to a school project on bouncing basketballs. Key concepts include kinetic and potential energy, which influence rebound height. Air resistance is suggested as a factor, although it is decided to be neglected in the investigation. The impact of heated surfaces and energy dissipation due to friction and sound is also mentioned, with reference to the coefficient of restitution as a relevant concept. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding various physical principles in the context of basketball dynamics.
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hi all

I'm doing an experimental investigation for a school project on bouncing basketballs. I've linked this project with kinetic and potential energy (i.e I've written how kinetic and potential play a role in the resultant rebound height) and I'm wondering if anyone knows any other theories/formula i can link my project to.
 
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air resistance

how about air resistance have you considered that?
 
i've decided to neglect air resistance. I'm thinking of observing the affects of heated surfaces.
 
Some energy is dissipated as friction in the collision and as sound. These effects are lumped together into the "coefficient of restitution." See, e.g., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_restitution"
 
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