$A$ particle of mass $m \, kg$ moving with a velocity $v \, m/s$ strikes a surface as shown in the figure and rebounds with the same speed. The magnitude of the change in momentum is:

  • A
    $2mv \cos \theta$
  • B
    $2mv \sin \theta$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $2mv$

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