Why do elastic balls bounce so well?
A) They store energy through compression, like a spring.
B) They permanently deform, storing energy.
C) They are all filled with a special energy-absorbent liquid.
D) They are always thrown well.

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Elastic balls bounce well because they store energy when they hit a surface (compression) and then release that energy, propelling themselves back into the air, much like a spring does.

Why Do Elastic Balls Bounce So Well