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

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Ivory ball rise to greater height after striking the floor. The ivory ball regain its original shape after striking the floor. The elastic property of ivory ball is more wher as wet clay does not regain its so we-clay balla acts like plastic body.
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