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A body of mass `M_1` collides with another mass `M_2` at rest. The collision is elastic. Maximum transfer of energy occurs when

A

`M_1 = M_2`

B

`M_1 gt M_2`

C

`M_1 lt M_2`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Maximum energy transfer occurs when
`M_1 = M_2`
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