Physics of Bouncing Balls Quiz

Why are bouncing balls considered interesting in learning physics?

• They are used in many sports.

• They are colorful and fun to play with.

• They are easy to find and inexpensive.

• They help in understanding complex physics concepts like acceleration and energy.

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What happens to the potential energy of a ball during the falling stage?

• It is lost as heat.

• It is converted into kinetic energy.

• It remains constant.

• It increases.

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During which stage does the ball experience maximum deformation?

• Falling

• Full Rebound

• Initial Contact

• Maximum Deformation

What is the direction of the acceleration vector during the initial rebound phase?

• Downward

• Upward

• Sideways

• It has no direction

What additional force acts on a spinning ball when it hits a surface?

• Electrostatic force

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Friction force

What happens to the spin of a ball when it hits a wall with high friction?

• It stops spinning.

• It spins faster in the same direction.

• It reverses its spin direction.

• It spins slower in the same direction.

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What causes a bouncing ball to eventually come to a stop in real-world scenarios?

• It runs out of energy.

• It loses energy due to sound, heat, and friction.

• It gets stuck to the surface.

• It loses its shape.

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What is the main force acting on a ball during the full rebound stage?

• Elasticity

• Gravity

• Friction

• Magnetism

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