A Ball Is Dropped from a Height of 3 Feet

question 75

Multiple Choice

A ball is dropped from a height of 3 feet. On each bounce, it returns to a height that is two-thirds of the distance it fell. Find the total vertical distance the ball travels.

• A) 9 feet
• B) 6 feet
• C) 15 feet
• D) 38 feet

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