What best describes the dropping height of a ball that bounced back up to a height of 45 centimeters?

Less than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its thermal energy into potential energy

Greater than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its thermal energy into potential energy

Less than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its potential energy into thermal energy and sound energy

Greater than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its potential energy into thermal energy and sound energy

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Kimberly

Computers & Technology

15 October, 18:55

What best describes the dropping height of a ball that bounced back up to a height of 45 centimeters?

Less than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its thermal energy into potential energy

Greater than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its thermal energy into potential energy

Less than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its potential energy into thermal energy and sound energy

Greater than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its potential energy into thermal energy and sound energy

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Gasby · Answer 1

Less than 45 centimeters, as the ball transforms some of its potential energy into thermal energy and sound energy.

Explanation:

Although the initial energy (potential energy is preserved), the energy of deformation as the ball strikes a surface creates energy dissipation in the form of frictional heat and audible sound energy.

Every time the ball bounces, its height will be less than its previous height.