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Why does a tennis ball bounce higher on a smooth surface?
Katieodonoghue
It only bounces higher when you are speaking of the ball being hit or thrown over a distance - that is, at an angle to the hill. Under this condition the Force that has propelled it both forward and downward is exhibited as both a horizintal and a vertical force.
The reason that it bounces higher under this condition of 'meeting' a slope is because the Force that has propelled it in the forward direction is arrested somewhat - such that that aspect of the overall force is converted into a vertical plane, so that now the kinetics comprise those invloved in the original 2 directions all compunded into an upward direction.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoRough surfaces cause much more friction than smooth surfaces which drag the ball down alittle then what smooth surfaces do.
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How does a surface effect how high a tennis ball will bounce?
if it is rough it will bounce lower and it is smooth it will bounce higher
What surface makes a tennis ball bounce higher?
cement
Will a hot tennis ball bounce higher than a cold tennis ball?
In theory, yes, however the largest effect of the temperature will be on the court. The hotter the surface is, the higher the ball will bounce.
What will happen if the ball lands on a tennis court?
it will bounce higher other than any surface.
Why does a tennis ball bounce higher on harder surfaces?
Because the hard surface doesn't absorb any of the energy of the tennis ball - thus the ball bounces higher than if it was dropped on a softer surface.
Will a basketball bounce higher than a tennis ball or will a tennis ball bounce higher than a basketball?
It really depends how hard you bounce either one, but i think the tennis ball.
How are tennis balls affected by environment?
Tennis balls are affected by the environment in a few ways. The environment can affect how it bounces. Warm air makes the ball expand causing it to have a higher bounce. Cold air makes the ball contract and can make it harder to bounce.
Golf ball or tennis ball witch bounces higher?
A tennis ball does bounce higher!!!:]] x
Would a tennis ball bounce high on a soft surface?
no
Why does a heated tennis ball bounce higher?
A heated tennis ball bounces higher because the hot air inside the ball is lighter than the air around the ball therefore giving the tennis ball the ability to bounce higher.
Why does a tennis ball not bounce that much on grass?
Because it has a soft surface.
Will a basketball or tennis ball bounce higher with more air?
i know that a basketball will because if it has nothing in it, it won't bounce. right? but when you put more helium in, it will bounce high. but if you put to much in it, it might explode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
