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1R40.10 - Coefficient of Restitution

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​1R40.10 - Coefficient of Restitution

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Title1R40.10 - Coefficient of Restitution
Objective

To demonstrate the different values of the Coefficient of Restitution for different balls made of a variety of materials.​

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

​Place the restitution board behind a steel plate that is the same height as the lowest mark on the board.  Provide the professor with a minimum of 3 different types of balls with very different coefficients of restitution.

Setup Time5
Operation Time5
Preview Time5
Operation Instructions

Hold the ball even with the top of the restitution board and release it.  Observe the rebound height of the ball.  The numbers indicated on the restitution board are percentages of the original height value.  ​Compare the different ball's coefficient of restitution.

ExportableNo
Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200No
Export Instructions (if different)
HazardsNone
Analysis/Information
Category1 Mechanics
Subcategory1R - Properties of Matter
Keywordsrestitution, rebound, bounce back, property
Construction Information
 
  
  
coefficient of restitution board
1
block steel
1
tennis ball
1
wooden ball
1
raquet ball
1
ping pong ball
1
styrofoam ball
1
bouncy ball
1
ball bearing 1 inch
1