$A$ body of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ collides head-on with another body of mass $2m$ which is initially at rest. If the collision is perfectly inelastic,what is the loss in kinetic energy of the system?

  • A
    $1/2 mv^2$
  • B
    $1/3 mv^2$
  • C
    $2/3 mv^2$
  • D
    $1/6 mv^2$

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