$A$ body of mass $M$ collides against a wall with a velocity $v$ and retraces its path with the same speed. The change in momentum is (take initial direction of velocity as positive).

  • A
    $Zero$
  • B
    $2Mv$
  • C
    $Mv$
  • D
    $-2Mv$

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