An oscillator of mass $M$ is at rest in its equilibrium position in a potential $V = \frac{1}{2}k(x - X)^2$. $A$ particle of mass $m$ comes from the right with speed $u$ and collides completely inelastically with $M$ and sticks to it. This process repeats every time the oscillator crosses its equilibrium position. The amplitude of oscillations after $13$ collisions is: $(M = 10, m = 5, u = 1, k = 1)$.

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{3}{5}}$

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