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car


m1 = 1000 kg        u1 = 20 m/s

truck


m2 = 3000 kg          u2 = 5 m/s


after collision

v1 = v2 = V


momentum before collision

Pi = m1*u1 + m2*u2


momentum afteer collision


Pf = (m1+m2)*v


from momentum conservation

Pf = Pi


v = ((1000*20)+(3000*5))/(1000+3000)

v = 8.75 m/s

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