1.8kg
1.0kg
1.2kg
1.5kg
Correct option is B. 1.2kg
By conservation of linear momentum
2v₀ = 2(v₀/4) + mv → 2v₀ = v₀/2 + mv → (3v₀)/2 = mv (1)
Since collision is elastic
vseparation = vapproach → v - v₀/4 = v₀ → (5v₀)/4 = v
Equating (2) and (1)
(3v₀)/2 = m((5v₀)/4) → m = 6/5 = 1.2kg