Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 9-41

Motion in a Noninertial Reference Frame — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · collisions-restitution

Problem

A rubber ball is dropped from rest onto a linoleum floor a distance

h_1

away. The rubber ball bounces up to a height

h_2

. What is the coefficient of restitution? What fraction of the original kinetic energy is lost in terms of

\varepsilon