$A$ particle of mass $m$ is moving with a horizontal speed of $6 \, m/s$ as shown in the figure. If $m << M$,then for a one-dimensional elastic collision,the speed of the lighter particle after the collision will be:

  • A
    $2 \, m/s$ in the original direction
  • B
    $2 \, m/s$ opposite to the original direction
  • C
    $4 \, m/s$ opposite to the original direction
  • D
    $4 \, m/s$ in the original direction

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