$A$ particle of mass $m$ moving horizontally with velocity $v_0$ strikes a smooth wedge of mass $M$,as shown in the figure. After the collision,the ball starts moving up the inclined face of the wedge and rises to a height $h$. Choose the correct statement related to the wedge $M$.

  • A
    Its kinetic energy is $K_f = \left( \frac{m^2}{m+M} \right) gh$
  • B
    The velocity of the wedge after the collision is $v = \left( \frac{m}{m+M} \right) v_0$.
  • C
    Its gain in kinetic energy is $\Delta K = \left( \frac{mM}{(m+M)^2} \right) \left( \frac{1}{2} m v_0^2 \right)$.
  • D
    All of the above.

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