Q5
Momentum and Collisions
Sequential / Multiple Inelastic Collisions
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Three blocks $\mathrm { A } , \mathrm { B }$ and C are lying on a smooth horizontal surface, as shown in the figure. A and B have equal masses, $m$ while C has mass $M$. Block A is given an initial speed $v$ towards B due to which it collides with B perfectly inelastically. The combined mass collides with $C$, also perfectly inelastically . $\frac { 5 } { 6 }$ th of the initial kinetic energy is lost in the whole process. What is the value of $M / m$ ?
(1) 3
(2) 4
(3) 5
(4) 2