$A$ particle is dropped on Earth from a height $R$ (radius of Earth) and it bounces back to a height $R/2$. The coefficient of restitution for the collision is (ignore air resistance and rotation of Earth).

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{1}{3}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}$

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