1998Civil EngineeringMedium
A ball moving on a smooth horizontal table hits a rough vertical wall, the coefficient of restitution between ball and wall being 1/3. The ball rebounds at the same angle. The fraction of its kinetic energy lost is________?
A8/9
B2/3
C1/9
D1/3
Correct answer
A. 8/9
Explanation
The correct answer is 8/9.