A student drops a basketball into a pool from a height of 5 meters while a friend records the approximate splash height. They want to make a bigger splash in their next trial. How can they achieve this?(1 point)

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They can drop the same ball from a lower height.
They can drop the same ball from a lower height.

They can drop the same ball with less speed.
They can drop the same ball with less speed.

They can use a ball with the same diameter but less mass.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but less mass.

They can use a ball with the same diameter but more mass.

Answer 1

To achieve a bigger splash, the best option would be:

They can use a ball with the same diameter but more mass.

Using a heavier ball will generate more force upon impact with the water, likely resulting in a larger splash compared to a lighter ball dropped from the same height.