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A 2280 kg car, moving at 24.2 m/s, runs into a car that has a mass of 2180 kg

and is moving at 15.3 m/s in the same direction. The cars stick together after
the collision. Assuming momentum is conserved, what is their final velocity?
OA. 18.6 m/s
OB. 17.2 m/s
O C. 19.8 m/s
OD. 16.7 m/s

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Answer:

The answer is C.19.8 m/s because it's their common velocity after the collision of the two cars.

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