Can anyone exactly explain 'Restituition'?

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The discussion centers on the concept of the coefficient of restitution, which quantifies the elasticity of collisions between two objects. It is defined as the ratio of the relative velocity of separation to the relative velocity of approach. For further detailed information, users are directed to the Wolfram ScienceWorld page on the coefficient of restitution.

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