Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Impulse and Momentum - Focus On Concepts - Page 191: 13

Answer

c) is correct.

Work Step by Step

Because there is no external force acting on the system, total momentum is conserved, so $$p_{01}+p_{02}=p_f$$ So a) can be eliminated. In an inelastic collision, kinetic energy is not conserved. Therefore, $$\sum KE_0\ne \sum KE_f$$ So c) is correct.
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