Two bodies of masses 12 kg and 8 kg move along the x-axis in opposite directions with velocities of 16 m/s (+x-direction) and 11m/s (-x-direction) respectively. They collide and stick together. Find their velocity just after *.collision

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Two bodies of masses 12 kg and 8 kg move along the x-axis in opposite
directions with velocities of 16 m/s (+x-direction) and 11m/s (-x-direction)
respectively. They collide and stick together. Find their velocity just after
*.collision
+5.2 m/s O
+14 m/s O
-5.2 m/s O
+3.8 m/s O
-3.8 m/s
Transcribed Image Text:Two bodies of masses 12 kg and 8 kg move along the x-axis in opposite directions with velocities of 16 m/s (+x-direction) and 11m/s (-x-direction) respectively. They collide and stick together. Find their velocity just after *.collision +5.2 m/s O +14 m/s O -5.2 m/s O +3.8 m/s O -3.8 m/s
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