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Grade 11General Physics

what is coefficient of restitution?

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14 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Menka Malguri
14 Years ago

Coefficient of restitution(e) is the negative of ratio of velocity of separation to the velocity of approach of two bodies undergoing collision.

Coefficient of restitution=-(velocity of separation after collision)/(velocity of approach before collision)