In the figure shown,two identical balls of mass $M$ and radius $R$ each are placed in contact with each other on a frictionless horizontal surface. $A$ third ball of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is coming down vertically with a velocity $v_0$. It simultaneously hits the two balls. The smaller ball (top ball) does not stop after the collision but continues to move downwards with a speed $v_0/2$. Find the speed of each bigger ball after the collision.

  • A
    $4v_0 / \sqrt{5}$
  • B
    $2v_0 / \sqrt{5}$
  • C
    $v_0 / (2 \sqrt{5})$
  • D
    None

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