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A particle $P$ moving with speed $v$ undergoes a head -on elastic collision with another particle $Q$ of identical mass but at rest. After the collision

A
Both $P$ and $Q$ move forward with speed $\frac{v}{2}$
B
Both $P$ and $Q$ move forward with speed $\frac{v}{\sqrt{2}}$
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$P$ comes to rest and $Q$ moves forward with speed $v$
D
$P$ and $Q$ move in opposite directions with speed $\frac{v}{\sqrt{2}}$

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$P$ comes to rest and $Q$ moves forward with speed $v$

(c)

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