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A ball is dropped from a height of 4 m and makes an elastic collision with the ground. Assume that no mechanical energy is lost to air resistance. (a) Show that the ensuing motion is periodic. (b) Determine the period of the motion. (c) Is the motion simple harmonic? Explain.

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