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Which of the following cases has the greatest loss in Kinetic energy?

(a) e=0

(b) e=1/2

(c) e=1/4

(d) e=1

This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Loss of Kinetic Energy During Elastic Impact in chapter Kinematics & Kinetics of Motion of Machine Kinematics

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Correct choice is (a) e=0

Easiest explanation: e=0 signifies that the collision was completely inelastic, in case of completely inelastic collisions the Kinetic energy loss after collision is maximum.

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