The diagram to the right shows the velocity-time graph for two masses $R$ and $S$ that collided elastically. Which of the following statements is true?

$(I)$ $R$ and $S$ moved in the same direction after the collision.

$(II)$ Kinetic energy of the system $(R$ & $S)$ is minimum at $t = 2$ milli sec.

$(III)$ The mass of $R$ was greater than mass of $S.$

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  • A

    $I$ only

  • B

    $II$ only

  • C

    $I$ and $II$ only

  • D

    $I, II$ and $III$

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