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1N30.3 Big Ball and Little Ball Drop

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A racquet-ball is held above a basketball and both are dropped simultaneously. When this pair hits the floor, the racquet-ball rebounds to many times its initial height.

Parts List

BasketBall in A. Mechanics, 1B

Racquetball in A. Mechanics, 1B

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Astro Blaster
Stacked Ball Drop

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