A body of mass ${M_1}$ collides elastically with another mass ${M_2}$ at rest. There is maximum transfer of energy when

  • A

    ${M_1} > {M_2}$

  • B

    ${M_1} < {M_2}$

  • C

    ${M_1} = {M_2}$

  • D

    Same for all values of ${M_1}$ and ${M_2}$

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