In a scattering experiment,a particle of mass $2m$ collides with another particle of mass $m$,which is initially at rest. Assuming the collision to be perfectly elastic,the maximum angular deviation $\theta$ of the heavier particle,as shown in the figure,in radians is:

  • A
    $\pi$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{6}$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$
  • D
    $\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$

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