Mathematics

Problem

A ball is dropped from a height of

2\,\text{m}

onto a horizontal surface. Each time it hits the surface it rebounds to

\dfrac{3}{5}

of the height from which it fell. Calculate the total vertical distance travelled by the ball before it comes to rest. a)

10\,\text{m}

7.2\,\text{m}

8\,\text{m}

5\,\text{m}