In studying the behaviour of bouncing balls, a couple of Science 10 students
recorded the following energy values.
Type of Ball
golf ball
tennis ball
BOUNCING BALLS
Starting Potential
Energy (J)
0.44
0.56
Ending Potential
Energy (J)
0.38
0.30
Use these energy values to compare the percent efficiencies of the balls during the
bounce. Show your work.