A body of mass 
moving with a velocity 
collides with another body of mass 
moving with a velocity 
. The two bodies stick together after collision. The velocity of the composite body is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Given, mass of first body 
.
Velocity of first body 
Mass of second body 
Velocity of second body 
Applying the law of conservation of linear momentum, we get
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