Transfer of Momentum Demonstration

Which ball is bigger?

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Which ball is smaller?

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What do you think will happen when a tennis ball and basketball are dropped together?

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What do you think will happen when a tennis ball and basketball are dropped together?

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Which ball was on top in the demonstration?

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Which ball was on bottom in the demonstration?

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Results: What happened when the basketball and tennis ball were dropped at the same time?

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Results: What happened when the basketball and tennis ball were dropped at the same time?

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The reaction between the tennis ball and the basketball is the result of a ____________.

• Race

• Collision

Why does the collision cause the tennis ball to bounce much higher than the basketball?

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