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Calculate one-dimensional coefficient of restitution from relative separation and approach speeds. See the governing equation, substituted values, result, assumptions, and interpretation in one guided workspace.
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Calculate one-dimensional coefficient of restitution from relative separation and approach speeds. The page evaluates the displayed equation from your supplied values and presents both symbolic and substituted KaTeX working so the arithmetic can be checked.
e=(v2-v1)/(u1-u2)
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Velocities use one signed axis and are measured immediately before and after a one-dimensional impact.
Use internally consistent units and retain extra precision when carrying the result into another calculation.
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