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coefficient of restitution

Noun

Meaning

coefficient of restitution (plural coefficients of restitution)

(physics) Ratio of the final to the initial relative velocity between two objects after they collide

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Examples

A perfectly elastic collision has a coefficient of restitution of one; a perfectly inelastic collision has a coefficient of restitution of zero. Source: Internet

In this case, coefficient of restitution does not equal one. Source: Internet

In this case, the coefficient of restitution equals one. Source: Internet

Then the kinetic energy of bodies reduces to its minimum during this phase and may be called a maximum deformation phase for which momentarily the coefficient of restitution becomes one. Source: Internet

This is the line along which internal force of collision acts during impact and Newton's coefficient of restitution is defined only along this line. Source: Internet

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