In an elastic collision between disks $A$ and $B$ of equal mass but unequal radii,$A$ moves along the $x$-axis and $B$ is stationary before impact. Which of the following is possible after impact?

  • A
    $A$ comes to rest
  • B
    The velocity of $B$ relative to $A$ remains the same in magnitude but reverses in direction
  • C
    $A$ and $B$ move with equal speeds,making an angle of $45^{\circ}$ each with the $x$-axis
  • D
    All of the above

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