$A$ man weighing $60 \ kg$ runs along the rails with a velocity of $18 \ km \ h^{-1}$ and jumps into a car of mass $1$ quintal $(100 \ kg)$ standing on the rails. Calculate the velocity with which the car will start travelling along the rails. (in $m \ s^{-1}$)

  • A
    $1.875$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $3.0$
  • D
    $1.5$

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