In the figure shown, a small ball hits obliquely a smooth and horizontal surface with speed $u$ whose $x$ and $y$ components are indicated. If the coefficient of restitution is $\frac{1}{2}$, then its $x$ and $y$ components $v_x$ and $v_y$ just after collision are respectively

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  • A

    $2 \,m / s , 2 \,m / s$

  • B

    $2 \,m / s , 1 \,m / s$

  • C

    $4 \,m / s , 1 \,m / s$

  • D

    $4 \,m / s , 2 \,m / s$

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