8.Mechanical Properties of Solids
easy

Two identical solid balls, one of ivory and the other of wet-clay are dropped from the same height on the floor. Which one will rise to a greater height after striking the floor and why ?

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

Solution

Ivory ball is more elastic than wet-clay ball, therefore, it tends to regain its original shape quickly after colliding the floor and hence ivory ball will rise higher.

Standard 11
Physics

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