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How does the rubber on a basketball effect the bounce of the basketball?
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∙ 15y ago
this is because rubber is flexable and it holds the air tightly so that no air can come out when it bounces
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Does leather affect the bounce of a basketball?
The leather is put on the basketball for grip, wear and tear, and consistency. The bounce of the ball comes from the rubber bladder that the leather is surrounding. Air pressure and the quality of the ball effect it's bounce more than the leather.
Does the circumference of a basketball effect bounce?
No
Does the maker of the basketball effect the bounce?
Yes
Does the circumference and diameter of a basketball effect its bounce?
No
Does elavation effect the bounce of a basketball?
yea yea
Why does leather bounce?
A leather basketball has a inner rubber bladder which is inflated with air.
What ball will bounce the highest?
* Probably a regular rubber bouncy ball or a fully pumped basketball.
Does a cold rubber ball bounce?
Well, cold rubber balls do bounce, but warm rubber balls bounce better because when a cold rubber ball hits the floor, it generates heat instead of a rebound effect because the molecules are so close together that they collide with each other.
What does Basketball smell like?
leathery..weird stuff.Like a Basketball.Or basically dirty rubber. You'd be surprised where people bounce them.
What substance causes rubber to bounce?
latex in the material causes rubber to bounce
Does rubber bounce higher than leather?
It all depends on how much air there is inside, where you bounce it, and how you bounce it. Well if there were same amount of air, bounced on the same surface and with the same power, a rubber ball would bounce higher. But that doesn't mean a rubber basketball is simply better. People certainly would choose a leather basketball, because it looks better and has a better quality, and can last longer if played indoors. If you were looking for which is better, I would say that's totally upto you, whether you play indoors (a leather ball would be heaps better), or outdoors (a rubber ball is much better in this case). But if you were looking for which bounced higher, it is definitely rubber. This is because a rubber cover is harder than a leath covering. When something is harder, this allows to put more pressure when the ball hits the floor. This causes the ball to bounce higher.
How long does it take for an inflated basketball to lose air?
Depends on a lot of factors. Climate can effect how long a basketball holds its bounce. Really cold weather (below 50) will cause a basketball to loose it's bounce rather quickly. If stored at room temperature, a basketball should hold its bounce for around 3-6 months.
