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coefficient of restitution

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coefficient of restitution [¦kō·ə′fish·ənt əv ‚res·tə′tü·shən]
(mechanics)
The constante,which is the ratio of the relative velocity of two elastic spheres after direct impact to that before impact;ecan vary from 0 to 1, with 1 equivalent to an elastic collision and 0 equivalent to a perfectly elastic collision. Also known as restitution coefficient.


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By utilizing this new material, golf clubs will have thinner faces, suppressed COR - coefficient of restitution - and have a lower and deeper center of gravity.
Independent testing of the system, developed with Regupol manufacturer, BSW and Building Adhesives, has shown that it meets Part E regulations and complies with The Tiling Association's Coefficient of Restitution figure.
An important parameter for the desired key features of the golf ball's core is said to be the coefficient of restitution (COR).
 
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