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The Influence of a Golf Ball's Bounce on the Distance It Will Travel

CSEF · 2002 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

Robert W. Holtermann · Jefferson (Thomas) Middle School, Wasco

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if a golf ball's bounce influences the distance it will travel. I thought that a golf ball's bounce influenced the distance it would travel. Methods/Materials Thirty-six golf balls were used in this experiment. Each golf ball was tested 20 times for height of bounce and distance of ball flight. Results The tests run on each golf ball show that a golf ball may bounce high but not travel very far. Conclusions/Discussion My hypothesis was not supported by my data. The results show that a golf ball might bounce very high but not travel very far. The reason that these golf balls might go very high and not travel very far is because of their core. The slight variations in their cores may cause a golf ball to travel very far but not very high.

Summary statement

The influence of a golf balls bounce on the distance it will travel.

Help received

Father helped build mechanism. Mother helped test bounce.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2002 Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing · Entry J0217

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