Which one of the following statements does not hold true when two balls of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ undergo an elastic collision?

  • A
    When $m_1 \ll m_2$ and $m_2$ is at rest,there will be maximum transfer of momentum.
  • B
    When $m_1 \gg m_2$ and $m_2$ is at rest,after collision the ball of mass $m_2$ moves with four times the velocity of $m_1$.
  • C
    When the collision is oblique and $m_2$ is at rest with $m_1 = m_2$,after collision the balls move in opposite directions.
  • D
    $(b)$ and $(c)$ both.

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