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Science of Golf: Energy in Collisions

Compression and collision measurements help determine the coefficient of restitution at impact for the club face to the golf ball. Knowing this COR helps researchers determine the amount of energy transmitted to the golf ball at impact. Visit www.NBCLearn.com for more.

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