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Science Bowl Question

📅 NSB 2013🎓 HS🔄 Round 8#️⃣ Q18❓ TOSS-UP📝 Multiple Choice

A 2 kilogram piece of clay is moving with a velocity of 4 meters per second to the north when it collides perfectly inelastically with another 2 kilogram piece of clay that is moving with a speed of 3 meters per second to the east. Which of the following is nearest the angle in degrees that the combined clay's velocity will make with the east after the collision?

W) 30°
X) 37°
Y) 53°
Z) 60°
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