Two identical masses $M$ moving with velocities $\mu_1$ and $\mu_2$ collide perfectly inelastically. The loss in energy is

  • A
    $\frac{M}{2}(\mu_2 - \mu_1)^2$
  • B
    $\frac{M}{2}(\mu_1 - \mu_2)^2$
  • C
    $\frac{M}{4}(\mu_1 - \mu_2)^2$
  • D
    $\frac{M}{4}(\mu_2 - \mu_1)^2$

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