Question

Question

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)
Responses

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

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

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 drop the same ball with less speed.

Answer 1

To achieve a bigger splash, the best option is:

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

A heavier ball will generate more force upon impact with the water, which can create a larger splash.