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A particle of mass m moving with velocity 2v collides with another particle of mass 3m moving with velocity v in the same direction. If it is perfect inelastic collision, the loss of K.E. of the system is

A

`(3)/(8)mv^(2)`

B

`(27)/(8) mv^(2)`

C

`(3)/(4) mv^(2)`

D

zero

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