What is the meaning of the coefficient of restitution?
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The question is asking for the definition and meaning of the term 'coefficient of restitution', which refers to a measure of how elastic collisions are in terms of the relative velocity of the objects before and after the collision.
Answer
The ratio of the relative velocity of separation after collision to the relative velocity of approach before collision.
The coefficient of restitution is the ratio of the relative velocity of separation after collision to the relative velocity of approach before collision.
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The coefficient of restitution is the ratio of the relative velocity of separation after collision to the relative velocity of approach before collision.
More Information
The coefficient of restitution (COR) is a key concept in collision dynamics that measures the elasticity of a collision.
Sources
- Coefficient of Restitution - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Coefficient Of Restitution: Definition, Explanation And Formula - ScienceABC - scienceabc.com
- Coefficient of Restitution - Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
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