A rod `AB` of length `2L` and mass `m` is lying on a horizontal frictionless surface. A particle of same mass `m` travelling along the surface hits the rod at distance `(L)/(2)` from `COM` with a velocity `v_(0)` in a direction perpendicular to rod and sticks to it.

Distance of point `P` on rod from `B` which is at rest immediately afte collision is

Options

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false
D. Both A and R are false

Answer

A