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Two spheres of molten rock, both moving in the positive y-direction, collide in space. One sphere has a mass of 660 kg and is moving at a velocity of 17 m/s. The other sphere has a mass of 970 kg, and is moving at a velocity of 24 m/s. When the two spheres collide, and become one unit, what will be their combined velocity?

21.2 m/s

24.0 m/s

41.0 m/s

20.5 m/s

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20.5 m/s

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