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Wonderful.  You could use a vertical chain lift to raise the balls to a similar height.  What will record the bounce height? ultra sonics, video capture, radar gun? Netted cage, acrylic chamber, or just open space?

This would be a blast to develop (hint, hint...) 

 
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> We are considering developing an exhibit activity where visitors bounce
> balls and see the bouncing motion graphed in real time. The goal of the
> activity would be for the visitors to use the mathematical
> representation of the motion to compare how different types of balls
> bounce.
> 
> Has anyone developed or seen an exhibit related to this? We are
> especially interested in how others have dealt with the issue of loose
> versus contained balls. Loose balls are a nightmare but a mechanical
> reset option might be equally as challenging.
> 
> Thanks for your help!
> 
> Scott
> 
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> Scott Pattison
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> Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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