A 1700 kg car travels at 20 m/s WEST and collides with a 2000 kg car traveling EAST. The collision is completely inelastic and they both come to rest. What is the velocity of the 2000 kg car?
A. 17 m/s EAST
B. 14 m/s EAST
C. 17 m/s WEST
D. 14 m/s WEST
E. 12 m/s EAST
A. 17 m/s EAST
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