$A$ particle of mass $m$ collides with another stationary particle of mass $M$. The particle of mass $m$ stops just after the collision. The coefficient of restitution is

  • A
    $\frac{M}{m}$
  • B
    $\frac{m+M}{M}$
  • C
    $\frac{M-m}{M+m}$
  • D
    $\frac{m}{M}$

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