$A$ particle of mass $m$ with an initial velocity $u\hat{i}$ collides perfectly elastically with a mass $3m$ at rest. It moves with a velocity $v\hat{j}$ after collision. Then, $v$ is given by:

  • A
    $v=\sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} u$
  • B
    $v =\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} u$
  • C
    $v=\frac{u}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • D
    $v=\frac{u}{\sqrt{2}}$

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