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A ball of mass m moving with a speed `u_(0)` collides elastically with a rod of mass M suspended in the vertical plane by the hinge O. The rod is free to rotate in the vertical plane. Before and after the collision.

A

Linear momentum of the ball and rod system is conserved

B

Linear momentum of the ball and rod system is conserved only when the collision is elastic

C

Linear momentum of the ball and rod system may be conserved for a particular value of x.

D

none of these

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