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There are 3 major differences between 8 Ball and 9 Ball pocket billiards.
First - most obvious is that one uses only the first 9 numbered balls, while 8 Ball uses 15 numbered balls.
Second - a major difference is how to win - In 8 Ball, unless the opponent loses the game by means of a bad shot (sinking the 8 ball prior to it being the proper ball), a player must sink all their balls and the final point ball (the 8 Ball); In 9 Ball, you can win on any shot by making the final point ball (the 9 ball) although all other numbered balls may be on the table.
These first 2 things make 9 ball a much faster game, so it is preferred for televised play.
Third - In 8 ball, you may sink any of your balls in any order, and can hit any of your balls first to accomplish this; In 9 ball, you may sink any numbered balls in any order, but must hit the lowest numbered ball on the table first.
Other than that - the equipment and most of the play is the same with only minor other differences.
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What is the difference between cue balls and billards balls?
There is no difference between the cue ball and billiard ball except that the cue ball is white and without significant markings.
Why the momentum of a billiard ball rolling on a billiard table change?
Friction between the ball and cloth.
Why does momentum of a billiard ball rolling on a billiard table change?
Friction between the ball and cloth.
Billiard games are characterized by the use of what equipment?
Billiard games usually requires a table, sticks balls and a ball rack. These items are what's used in modern billiard games and is common equipment to use.
When was The Billiard Ball created?
The Billiard Ball was created in 1967.
Where does the game of billard originally come from?
The game of billiard originally came from Europe. The game of billiard came from other games such as stick ball and other table ball games. It is also called snooker in England.
Why is the momentum of a billiard ball change as is rolls on a billiard table?
The answer is rather simple. Even though a billiard ball is smooth, when it rolls it imparts some of its kinetic energy to the felt covering of the table. That is, the felt heats up a bit as the ball slows down.
A rolling billiard ball collides with another billiard ball The first billiard ball defined as the system stops rolling after the collision Is this heat or work?
work.
What is is billiard ball model?
The Billiard Ball Model is John Dalton's idea of what an atom looks like.
How do you spell billiard?
The word is spelled billiard, just as you spelled it. The billiard ball rolled smoothly to the corner pocket.
What does solid sphere look like?
A good example of this is a shot put used at the Olympic Games. Or a billiard ball.
What is the surface of the Earth similar to?
A billiard ball.
