A Rubber Ball and a Clay Ball Have Identical Shapes

question 2

Multiple Choice

A rubber ball and a clay ball have identical shapes and masses.Each is thrown horizontally with the same speeds toward identical wooden blocks.The rubber ball bounces off its block,whereas,the clay ball sticks its block.Which ball is more likely to knock its block off balance?

• A)clay ball
• B)rubber ball
• C)Both balls have the same chance.
• D)More information is needed.

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