How Do You Calculate the Coefficient of Restitution from a Bounce Height?

[Binayak95]

Homework Statement

A ball falls freely to the ground from a height of 5m and rises back to a height of 2.5m after the first rebounce. Find the coefficient of restitution.

 

[Infinitum]

Homework Statement

A ball falls freely to the ground from a height of 5m and rises back to a height of 2.5m after the first rebounce. Find the coefficient of restitution.

Hi Binayak95!

Why don't you show us how you approached the problem?

 

[phinds]

Homework Statement

A ball falls freely to the ground from a height of 5m and rises back to a height of 2.5m after the first rebounce. Find the coefficient of restitution.

According to the forum rules, you have show some attempt yourself to solve the problem before anyone can attempt to help with whatever part you don't understand. You left off the 2nd and 3rd parts of the homework template.