$A$ sphere of mass $m$ moving with velocity $u$ undergoes a collision with a stationary sphere of mass $m$. If the coefficient of restitution is $e = 1/2$,what is the ratio of the final velocities of the two spheres?

  • A
    $1 : 2$
  • B
    $2 : 1$
  • C
    $1 : 3$
  • D
    $3 : 1$

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