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How do certain surfaces affect how far a ball will roll?
Rolling friction is affected by the texture of both the surface and the rolling object. Had I used a tennis ball it probably would have rolled a shorter distance because of the ball’s texture. Rolling friction is also affected by how large the contact area is between the object and the surface.
Does a ball roll farther on grass or dirt?
Friction is a resistance to motion on a surface. If you kick a ball on grass, the ball eventually slows down because of the bumps in the grass. What would happen if you kicked the ball on a smooth surface such as a basketball court? The ball will roll farther because there is less friction on the surface of the court.
What makes a ball roll faster down a hill?
This is because moving up or down a hill changes one kind of energy into another. Objects at the bottom of the hill have more kinetic energy, which means they are moving faster.
Will a ball roll faster on a wood or tile surface?
The ball will roll at a faster rate over the timber floor, than the tiles and carpet, as it is smoother.
What surface did toy cars run faster?
cardboard
The toy car moves faster on the surface texture that is cardboard because it is the smoothest surface. This means that the wheels on the cars are not getting as much friction or resistance to the surface because it is smooth and does not keep it from slowing down.
Which surface would be easier for a ball to roll on grass or ice Why?
When you kick the ball on the ice, the ball will go much farther than it would have on the grass. This is because ice provides a lot less friction than the grass.
Does a heavier ball roll faster?
After a two sample t-test, we find that heavier rolling objects have a statistically faster clear time for a given inclined plane in comparison to lighter rolling objects. In addition, heavier objects will be more resistant to the effects of air resistance and rolling resistance.