What Does the Coefficient of Restitution Signify and Depend On?

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Coefficient Coefficient of restitution

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The coefficient of restitution measures the elasticity of collisions between two objects, indicating how much kinetic energy remains after a collision. It ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 representing a perfectly inelastic collision and 1 indicating a perfectly elastic collision. Factors influencing this coefficient include the materials involved, their surface properties, and the conditions of the collision, such as speed and angle. Understanding this concept is crucial in fields like physics and engineering, where collision dynamics are analyzed. Further detailed explanations can be found in existing literature and online resources.

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What does coefficient of retitution signify? On what factor does it depends?

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Welcome[/PLAIN] to PF. For a question like this, there are already full explanations online. If you have a specific thing you don't understand, you can ask that here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_restitution

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