A golfer hits a 50g golf ball with a golf club that weighs 200g. At the point of impact, the golf club has a velocity of 100mph. Assume the coefficient of restitution is 0.80. How fast is the ball moving after impact? (Show all work)

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A golfer hits a 50g golf ball with a golf club that weighs 200g. At the point of impact, the golf club has a velocity of 100mph. Assume the coefficient of restitution is 0.80. How fast is the ball moving after impact? (Show all work)
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