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When a bouncing ball is dropped from a certain height, it usually returns close to its original position. However, between room temperature and 77K, these balls seem to lose their ability to bounce.
== Background ==
== Background ==
 
Bouncing balls are made of elastic rubber, which is amorphous.
== Discussions ==
== Discussions ==


== The Experiment ==
== The Experiment ==

Latest revision as of 17:26, 21 May 2009

When a bouncing ball is dropped from a certain height, it usually returns close to its original position. However, between room temperature and 77K, these balls seem to lose their ability to bounce.

Background

Bouncing balls are made of elastic rubber, which is amorphous.

Discussions

The Experiment