Two different hypotheses are developed to explain why balls bounce. Experiments using basketballs show each hypothesis works equally well. To decide which one is more likely to be correct, you could
A) find out which one was developed by the more educated person.
B) use the one that involved more mathematics.
C) ask three physicists and choose the hypothesis that got the most votes.
D) try an experiment using baseballs.

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Trying an experiment using a different type of ball (baseballs) can help to further test the validity of the hypotheses and provide more evidence to support one over the other. Additionally, it is important to rely on empirical evidence from experiments rather than subjective factors like education or personal opinions.

Two Different Hypotheses Are Developed to Explain Why Balls Bounce