Two identical solid balls, one of ivory and the other of wet-clay, are dropped from the same height on the floor. Which one will rise to a greater height after striking the floor and why?

Two identical solid balls, one of ivory and the other of wet-clay, are

1.	Two identical solid balls, one of ivory and the other of wet-clay, are dropped from the same height on the floor. Which one will rise to a greater height after striking the floor and why?
Answer» Solution :We know that ivory ball is more elastic than WET clay ball. Therefore, the ivory ball will tend to REGAIN its original shpae in a very SHORT time after the collision. Due to this, there will be LARGE energy and momentum transfer to the ivory ball incomparison to the wet clay ball. As a result of it, the ivory ball will rise higher after the collision.