Two identical solid balls,

Question:

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 flood and why?

Solution:

Ivory ball will rise to a greater height after striking the flood because the ivory ball is more elastic than clay ball and the amount of energy and momentum transferred is more on the ivory ball.

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