$A$ body of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ makes a head-on elastic collision with another body of mass $2m$ which is initially at rest. What is the loss in kinetic energy of the colliding body?

  • A
    $1/2 \ mv^2$
  • B
    $8/9 \ mv^2$
  • C
    $4/9 \ mv^2$
  • D
    $2/9 \ mv^2$

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