Bouncing Higher
Classical Mechanics
Level
1
A rugby ball is kicked such that it spins throughout its entire flight, and reaches a maximum height of \(H_\text{max}.\)
Is it possible for the ball to bounce higher than \(H_\text{max}?\)
A: A rugby ball is in the shape of an ellipsoid. B: The rugby ball is kicked spinning into the air and achieves its maximum height.
by
Andrew Hayes