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Coefficient of Restitution
AP Physics 1 · Unit 4 Momentum
Learning Objectives
e = √(h_bounce / h_drop)
e = 1 perfectly elastic, e = 0 perfectly inelastic
Compare different materials (rubber, steel, clay)
Energy lost = mgh_drop(1 − e²)
Tags
restitutionbouncecollisionenergyAP Physics 1
Material
Drop Height (m) 2.0
Results
COR (e)
0.90
Bounce Height
0
E_lost
0
Bounces
0