Table of Contents (click to expand)What Makes Rubber Elastic?The Physics Of FallingChanges After Impact The difference between a rubber ball and an iron ball is that rubber is elastic while iron is not. In rubber, molecules are long and tangled, which allows them to deform without breaking. In iron, the molecules are arranged in a more rigid structure and are not able to rotate around the bonds. Whether entertaining yourself on a rainy afternoon by bouncing a ball off the wall or watching an exciting game of baseball, we’ve all been entertained in countless ways by this banal spherical toy. The … Continue reading Why Does A Rubber Ball Bounce Back While An Iron Ball Doesn’t?