University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Potential Energy and Energy Conservation - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 227: Q7.5

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

If one pushes the bowling ball upon release, when it returns to its starting point it will have roughly the same kinetic energy that it started with, i.e., it will continue upward and will swing to a higher height than it started with, before it momentarily comes to rest. This could result in a broken nose for the person doing the demonstration.
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