Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 1.1, Problem 1P
In the bouncing ball example above, find the height of the tenth rebound, and the distance traveled by the ball after it touches the ground the tenth time. Compare this distance with the total distance traveled.
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