Physics

To solve this, we use the principle of conservation of momentum. Since the objects collide inelastically, they stick together after the collision.

 

The formula for momentum conservation is:

 

Where:

(mass of the first object)

(velocity of the first object)

(mass of the second object)

(velocity of the second object)

is the final velocity of the combined system after the collision.

 

Now, substitute the known values into the equation:

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