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The coefficient of restitution is 0 for a completely inelastic collision.

(a) True

(b) False

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The origin of the question is Loss of Kinetic Energy During Elastic Impact in section Kinematics & Kinetics of Motion of Machine Kinematics

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Right answer is (a) True

Best explanation: For a completely inelastic collision the bodies stick to each other after collision, hence there is no relative velocity after collision therefore the coefficient of restitution is 0.

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