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I am trying to find out what material that cowhide or vulcanized rubber will bounce off the most? (High school student working on a patent, so really not too experienced with materials engineering.)
Cowhide is a natural material made from the skin of cows, while vulcanized rubber is a man-made material created through a chemical process.
Vulcanized rubber is more commonly used for bouncing due to its elasticity and ability to retain its shape.
The thickness and density of the material, as well as the amount of air trapped inside, can affect the bouncing ability of both cowhide and vulcanized rubber.
Yes, both materials can be modified through various processes such as adding air pockets or increasing the density to improve their bouncing ability.
This can vary depending on the specific surface and the condition of the material, but in general, vulcanized rubber tends to bounce better on hard and smooth surfaces, while cowhide may have better bounce on grass or softer surfaces.