$A$ particle of mass $m$ moving horizontally with $v_0$ strikes a smooth wedge of mass $M$,as shown in the figure. After the collision,the ball starts moving up the inclined face of the wedge and rises to a height $h$. Identify the correct statement$(s)$ related to the situation when the particle starts moving downward.

  • A
    The centre of mass of the system remains stationary
  • B
    Both the particle and the wedge remain stationary with respect to the centre of mass
  • C
    When the particle reaches the horizontal surface,its velocity relative to the wedge is $v_0$
  • D
    None of these

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