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Two particles with different initial momentum collide and stick to each other. Compared to before the collision, the system of two objects after the collision has? Explain.
A. Less total momentum and less kinetic energy
B. Less total momentum but the same amount of total kinetic energy.
C. Not enough information is given to decide.
D. The same amount of total momentum and the same total kinetic energy.
E. The same amount of total momentum, but less total kinetic energy.
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