Coefficient of Restitution Calculator
coefficient of restitution calculator. Get instant, accurate results. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.
Reviewed by Manoj Kumar, Mathematics Educator
Reviewed by Manoj Kumar, Mathematics Educator
Formula
e = relative speed after / relative speed before
Ratio of relative speed after to before collision. e=1 perfectly elastic, e=0 perfectly inelastic.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Ball bounce
Problem:Ball: v1=10, v2=0, v1 after=2, v2 after=8
Solution:e=(8-2)/(10-0)=0.6
Result:e=0.6
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