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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 `(v)/(2)`

B

Both `P` and `Q` move forward with speed `(v)/(sqrt(2))`

C

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

D

`P` and `Q` move in opposite directions with speed `(v)/(sqrt(2))`

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