Three blocks are initially placed as shown in the figure. Block $A$ has mass $m$ and initial velocity $v$ to the right. Block $B$ with mass $m$ and block $C$ with mass $4m$ are both initially at rest. Neglect friction. All collisions are elastic. The final velocity of block $A$ is

  • A
    $0.6v$ to the left
  • B
    $1.4v$ to the left
  • C
    $0$ (at rest)
  • D
    $0.4v$ to the right

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