Physics

To solve this, we can use the principle of conservation of momentum.

 

The formula for momentum is:

 

In an inelastic collision where the objects stick together, the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision:

 

We are given:

Initial momentum = 50 kg·m/s

Final velocity = 2 m/s

The final momentum is the combined mass times the final velocity:

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