Further Mathematics GCSE
Coefficient of Restitution ($e$)
What Coefficient of Restitution ($e$) means in Further Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Coefficient of Restitution ($e$)
A fractional value between 0 and 1 representing the ratio of the relative speed of separation to the relative speed of approach.
Topics that use Coefficient of Restitution ($e$)
- Mechanics (OCR GCSE)
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