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A light and a heavy body have equal kinetic energy. Which one has a greater momentum ?


A

The light body

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The heavy body

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Both have equal momentum

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It is not possible to say anything without additional information

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Solution

The correct option is B

The heavy body


P=2mE if E are equal then P m

i.e. heavier body will possess greater momentum.


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