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<strong>phy1004</strong>W<br />

Thermal Physics<br />

Bouncing Ball<br />

IG-10<br />

•Initially (before 1 st bounce) energy associated with<br />

centre of mass of ball, i.e. one degree of freedom<br />

•After several bounces energy associated with<br />

individual molecules of floor and ball, i.e. many<br />

degrees of freedom (Ball and floor feel warm!)<br />

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