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In this experiment I will investigate whether a rubber ball when dropped from descending heights affects the height at which it bounces up to.  

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Bouncy Ball Experiment PLAN Aim In this experiment I will investigate whether a rubber ball when dropped from descending heights affects the height at which it bounces up to. Method EQUIPMENT * RUBBER BALL * METER RULER- Measure the height of which the rubber ball is dropped from and where it bounces up to. * CLAMP STAND- Hold the ruler upright. PROCEDURE I will clamp a meter ruler upright on a stand. A rubber ball will be dropped from 100 cm 3 times. The results will be recorded and then the average will be found adding the 3 results does this and then dividing this sum by 3, the average is needed so the results will be more reliable. The ball will then be dropped from a height of 90cm, 80cm, 70cm and so on until the final drop of 10cm. Each time the ball will be dropped 3 times, the results recorded and average found. When it comes to...

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