Examples of Bouncing Objects

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What other examples of bouncing object can you find? The ball is a basic object that follows the rules of physics when put in motion. Think of other more complex objects or characters that would fall in a similar way. What examples can you find? Describe the major differences between the simple shape of the bouncing ball and the more complex examples you found.*add video or youtube link
A shuttle cock is an example of a bouncing object. It has a cone shape, made with feathers and a rubber head. When a shuttle cock falls, it aligns itself according to the pull of gravity, while its center of mass is at the rubber head. As it hits the ground, the rubber head is first to collide with the ground. Since the head of the shuttle cock is elastic, the kinetic energy from falling is reflected by the solid ground. As it is in contact with the ground, its eleasticitypushes back on the ground thus giving it an upward acceleration. It then falls down again and d...