Law Of Restitution And Momentum

In summary, the law of restitution is a legal principle that requires the party who has been unjustly enriched at the expense of another to return the value or benefit they received. It differs from compensation, which focuses on monetary damages, and takes into account the continuing effect of the unjust enrichment in determining restitution. This principle can be applied in various situations, such as breach of contract, wrongful taking of property, and unjust enrichment. Its main purpose is to promote fairness and prevent one party from profiting at the expense of another.
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let's assume that there are two ball of identical mass and one of the two is stationary . and the collision is NOT head on .

I know that the law of restitution always applies ONLY to the line of impact of two bodies .What about momentum , is it conserved in both the line of impact AND the line perpendicular to it ?

I am asking because i feel like the law of restitution is similar to momentum conservation so i feel like applying it "twice".

Is momentum conserved in all axes regardless of whether 0≤e≤1 ?

Thank you !
 
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Momentum is conserved in all directions regardless of the coefficient of restitution (e). The law of restitution only applies to the line of impact between two bodies, and only affects the relative velocities of the two bodies after the collision. Momentum is always conserved in all directions.
 

Related to Law Of Restitution And Momentum

What is the law of restitution?

The law of restitution is a legal principle that states when one party has been unjustly enriched at the expense of another, the enriched party must return the value or benefit they received. It is based on the idea of fairness and preventing one party from profiting at the expense of another.

What is the difference between restitution and compensation?

Restitution and compensation are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. Restitution is focused on returning the value or benefit that was unjustly received, while compensation is more focused on making the injured party whole by providing monetary damages.

What is the role of momentum in the law of restitution?

Momentum refers to the continuing effect of an unjust enrichment. In the law of restitution, momentum is used to determine how much restitution should be awarded. It takes into account any changes in the value of the enrichment and any intervening events that may have occurred.

What types of situations may involve the law of restitution?

The law of restitution can be applied in a variety of situations, such as when a contract is breached, when property is wrongfully taken, or when a person is unjustly enriched at the expense of another.

What is the purpose of the law of restitution?

The main purpose of the law of restitution is to prevent unjust enrichment and promote fairness in legal transactions. It aims to restore the parties to their pre-contractual positions and prevent one party from profiting at the expense of another.

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