Three particles A, B and C of equal mass move with equal speeds v along the medians of an equilateral triangle as shown in the figure. They collide at the centroid G of the triangle. After collision A comes to rest, B retraces its path with speed v. The velocity of C is-
A
direction 
B
& direction 
C
2v, direction 
D
& direction 
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d
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