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A particle of mass `m` moving with velocity `v` strikes a stationary particle of mass `2 m` and sticks to it. The speed of the system will be.

A

`v//2`

B

2v

C

`v//3`

D

3v

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The correct Answer is:
C
`mv +2m(0) = (m+2m)v.`
`implies v. =v/3`
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