Analysis of Bouncing Ball

The following graphs show distance (r) of the basketball from the sensor (upper graph) as a function of time and a graph
produced by graphing the height above the floor (approximated by the equation h = 1.29 r) as a function of time.

Write an experimental procedure that could be followed by someone to obtain the data graphed in the upper graph. A
diagram should be used to clarify this procedure.
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Analysis of Bouncing Ball

Describe the motion of the bouncing ball with reference to the above graphed data. Label relevant points on the graph to
clarify your description. Your description must be quantitative since quantitative data is available.
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Analysis of Bouncing Ball

Detailed analysis

1. Calculate the average speed of the ball between the points marked X and Y on the displacement-time graph.
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2. Propose a value for the gradient of the displacement-time graph at the point Y and state the physical significance of
the gradient at that point.
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3. At the point marked Z, is there a net force acting on the ball? Justify your answer.
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4. Describe the motion of the ball between the times labelled A and B on the velocity-time graph.
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5. Explain the significance of the gradient of the segment of the graph
shown in the section of the graph on the right.
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