A particle with a mass of 400 g moving at 2.0 m/s collides elastically with a stationary particle whose mass is 240 g. After the collision, the 400 g mass is moving at 1.5 m/s. Through what angle is its path deflected?

A)

35°

B)

15°

C)

25°

D)

30°

E)

20°


D

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