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The coefficient of restitution for inelastic bodies is

(a) zero

(b) between zero and one

(c) one

(d) more than one

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Correct option is (a) zero

To explain I would say: The process of regaining the original shape is called restitution. Inelastic bodies can not regain their original shapes. Therefore their coefficient of restitution is zero.

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