$A$ ball is thrown vertically downwards with velocity $\sqrt{2gh}$ from a height $h$. After colliding with the ground,it just reaches the starting point. The coefficient of restitution is:

  • A
    $1/\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $1/2$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2}$

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