Coefficient of Restitution in Vehicle Collision Formulas

The Coefficient of Restitution is the ratio of impulse during restitution period to the impulse during deformation period. And is denoted by e.

Vehicle Collision formulas that make use of Coefficient of Restitution

fxVelocity of separation after impactGo

fxVelocity of approachGo

What is the Coefficient of Restitution?

The Coefficient of Restitution is the ratio of impulse during restitution period to the impulse during deformation period.

Can the Coefficient of Restitution be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Restitution, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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