An object of mass $M$ is at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. Objects of different masses collide head-on elastically with the object of mass $M$. All colliding objects have the same fixed kinetic energy $E$,and in each case,mass $M$ is initially at rest. The kinetic energy transferred to the stationary mass $M$ depends on the linear momentum $P$ of the incoming colliding mass. How does the energy transferred to $M$ vary with the linear momentum $P$?

  • A
    First increases then decreases with linear momentum
  • B
    First decreases then increases with linear momentum
  • C
    Always decreases with linear momentum
  • D
    Always increases with linear momentum

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